Atmosphere Layers

Front

What gas makes up 78% of the atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen is the gas that makes up 78% of the Earth's atmosphere.

Front

Which atmospheric layer contains ozone?

Back

The stratosphere contains ozone.

Front

What is the order of the layers of the atmosphere from the surface of the Earth?

Back

The order of the layers is: Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere.

Front

In which layer of the atmosphere do weather systems occur?

Back

Weather systems occur in the troposphere.

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere has the hottest molecules?

Back

The thermosphere has the hottest molecules.

Front

What is the primary function of the ozone layer?

Back

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

Front

What is the troposphere?

Back

The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs and where we live.

Front

What happens to temperature as you go higher in the stratosphere?

Back

In the stratosphere, temperature increases with altitude due to the absorption of UV radiation by ozone.

Front

What is the mesosphere?

Back

The mesosphere is the layer above the stratosphere where temperatures decrease with altitude.

Front

What is the thermosphere known for?

Back

The thermosphere is known for its high temperatures and the presence of the ionosphere, which reflects radio waves.