Layers of the Atmosphere Flashcard

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is responsible for the auroras?

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Thermosphere

Front

What is the second layer of the atmosphere called?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the middle layer of the atmosphere called?

Back

Mesosphere

Front

What does the earth's atmosphere do?

Back

Help to regulate the temperature on Earth.

Front

What is atmospheric pressure?

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The pressure exerted by the weight of the atmosphere.

Front

What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere?

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Troposphere

Front

What layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

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Stratosphere

Front

What is the highest layer of the atmosphere?

Back

Exosphere

Front

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

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Temperature decreases.

Front

What is the role of the mesosphere?

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It protects Earth from meteoroids.