Layers of the Atmosphere

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Exosphere

Front

Where is most of the water vapor in our atmosphere found?

Back

Troposphere

Front

In which layer do auroras occur?

Back

Thermosphere

Front

What gas makes up 78% of the atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen

Front

Where are clouds primarily located in the atmosphere?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere that is closest to the Earth's surface?

Back

Troposphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the layer above the troposphere?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the temperature trend in the thermosphere?

Back

Temperature increases with altitude.

Front

What is the primary function of the stratosphere?

Back

To protect the Earth from harmful UV radiation.