Atmosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where meteors (shooting stars) burn up?

Back

Mesosphere

Front

In which layer of the atmosphere do airplanes typically fly?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is responsible for weather phenomena?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the composition of Earth's current atmosphere?

Back

78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 0.9% argon, and 0.037% carbon dioxide

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere called?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the layer above the troposphere?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere that extends from about 50 km to 85 km above the Earth's surface?

Back

Mesosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere that is characterized by increasing temperatures with altitude?

Back

Thermosphere

Front

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

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Exosphere