Mrs. Garrett's 1st Semester Science Final

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to Earth's surface where weather occurs?

Back

Troposphere

Front

The outermost layer of the earth's atmosphere. Its prefix means "outer."

Back

Exosphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is the 4th layer and has the hottest temperatures in the atmosphere? (Over 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit!)

Back

Thermosphere

Front

2nd layer of the atmosphere where the ozone layer is found?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

Which is the 3rd layer of the atmosphere? It's prefix means "middle."

Back

Mesosphere

Front

A region within both the mesosphere and thermosphere that contains ions (particles with an electrical charge). Auroras happen here.

Back

Ionosphere

Front

What is the primary function of the ozone layer?

Back

To protect us from the sun's harmful rays

Front

What is the movement of thermal energy between objects at different temperatures called?

Back

Heat transfer

Front

Which process involves the transfer of heat through direct contact?

Back

Conduction

Front

Which process involves the transfer of heat through the movement of a gas or liquid?

Back

Convection