Atmosphere

Front

Which layer does most weather occur?

Back

Troposphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere contains clouds and weather?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is directly above the troposphere?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the function of the ozone layer?

Back

The ozone layer protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Front

What is the boundary between the troposphere and stratosphere called?

Back

Tropopause

Front

What is the main characteristic of the stratosphere?

Back

The stratosphere contains the ozone layer and has a temperature that increases with altitude.

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where meteors burn up?

Back

Mesosphere

Front

What is the highest layer of the atmosphere?

Back

Exosphere