Layers of the Atmosphere

Front

Where will you find the ozone layer? Options: stratosphere, thermosphere, exosphere, mesosphere

Back

stratosphere

Front

Where weather occurs.

Back

troposphere

Front

Where do we live? Options: stratosphere, thermosphere, troposphere, mesosphere

Back

troposphere

Front

The two most common gases in the atmosphere.

Back

Nitrogen and Oxygen

Front

What is the function of the ozone layer?

Back

to block UV rays from getting to Earth

Front

The hottest layer.

Back

thermosphere

Front

Which phenomenon can be seen only in the ionosphere? Options: ozone layer, Aurora Borealis, Highlands, water vapor

Back

Aurora Borealis

Front

This is the layer where airplanes fly.

Back

Troposphere

Front

What happens to the density (thickness)/air pressure of the air as you increase in altitude?

Back

density decreases

Front

This is the layer where meteors, or shooting stars, burn up.

Back

Mesosphere