Earth's Atmosphere

Front

In which layer of Earth’s atmosphere does weather occur?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What causes discomfort in your ears when you travel up into the mountains?

Back

The low pressure in the mountains.

Front

What is the coldest layer of the atmosphere?

Back

Mesosphere

Front

What layer is directly above the troposphere?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What layer is directly above the stratosphere?

Back

Mesosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where airplanes typically fly?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the outermost layer of Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Exosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere that protects us from harmful UV radiation?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What phenomenon occurs in the troposphere that affects weather patterns?

Back

Convection currents.

Front

What is the main gas found in the troposphere?

Back

Nitrogen.