Unit 5 retest Atmosphere Layers

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Exosphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere contains most of the Earth's weather phenomena?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What method of heat transfer occurs when heat is transferred through direct contact?

Back

Conduction

Front

What instrument is used to measure air pressure?

Back

Barometer

Front

Why is the ozone layer vital to life on Earth?

Back

It shields the Earth from ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun.

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where most meteors burn up?

Back

Mesosphere

Front

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

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the primary gas found in the Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen (N2)

Front

What is the process called when warm air rises and cool air sinks?

Back

Convection