Layers of the atmosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where the ozone layer is located?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

List the layers of the atmosphere in order from Earth to space.

Back

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is furthest from Earth's surface?

Back

Exosphere

Front

True or False: The temperature in the stratosphere warms as altitude increases.

Back

True

Front

Which layer contains the Northern Lights or auroras?

Back

Thermosphere

Front

What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere called?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the main characteristic of the mesosphere?

Back

It is where meteors burn up upon entering the Earth's atmosphere.

Front

What happens to temperature in the thermosphere as altitude increases?

Back

Temperature increases significantly.

Front

What is the significance of the ozone layer?

Back

It protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Front

What is the boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere called?

Back

Tropopause