Earth's Atmosphere Minor Summative

Front

Which layers of the atmosphere do big airplanes fly?

Back

Troposphere & Stratosphere

Front

Which layer protects the earth from meteors?

Back

Mesosphere

Front

Why is air pressure greatest in the troposphere?

Back

The force of gravity pulls the atmosphere down and the gases are tightly packed.

Front

What is the hottest layer of the atmosphere?

Back

Thermosphere

Front

When altitude INCREASES, what happens to Air Pressure?

Back

Air pressure decreases.

Front

What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the second layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

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

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere that is above the stratosphere?

Back

Mesosphere