Layers of the Atmosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere that contains the ozone layer?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is the hottest?

Back

Thermosphere

Front

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

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the temperature range in the mesosphere?

Back

-90 to -50 degrees Celsius

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is the outermost?

Back

Exosphere

Front

What is the primary function of the ozone layer?

Back

To absorb harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.

Front

What is the boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere called?

Back

Tropopause

Front

What happens to temperature as you move up through the troposphere?

Back

Temperature decreases with altitude.

Front

What is the main characteristic of the thermosphere?

Back

It has very high temperatures and is where the auroras occur.

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?

Back

Troposphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5