Earth's Atmosphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere does all weather occur?

Back

troposphere

Front

Which atmospheric layer contains the ozone layer?

Back

stratosphere

Front

The ozone layer protects...

Back

life on Earth

Front

The higher you get in the Mesosphere, the __________ the temperature gets.

Back

lower

Front

Which atmospheric layer absorbs radiation (up to 2,000 degrees celcius)?

Back

thermosphere

Front

What is the outermost layer of the Earth's atmosphere that separates our planet from space?

Back

exosphere

Front

The transfer of thermal energy by electromagnetic waves is called________.

Back

radiation

Front

The layers of gases that surround the earth is known as

Back

the atmosphere

Front

Conduction occurs in (select 2): ____________ & ____________. Options: solids, gases, liquids

Back

liquids

Front

Conduction occurs in liquids & _________.

Back

gases