Layers of the Atmosphere

Front

Which layer does our weather occur in?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the order of the layers of the atmosphere from lowest to highest?

Back

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere

Front

Which layer is the Stratosphere?

Back

3

Front

Which layer is the Thermosphere?

Back

1

Front

Which layer is the Mesosphere?

Back

2

Front

Which layer has the greatest pressure where the air is most dense?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the main characteristic of the Troposphere?

Back

It is where weather occurs and contains most of the atmosphere's mass.

Front

What is the Stratosphere known for?

Back

It contains the ozone layer, which absorbs and scatters ultraviolet solar radiation.

Front

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

Back

Temperature increases with altitude due to the absorption of radiation by the ozone layer.

Front

What is the Mesosphere known for?

Back

It is the layer where most meteors burn up upon entering the Earth's atmosphere.