Layers of the Atmosphere Flashcard

Front

We live in the __________________layer, a level of the atmosphere.

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Troposphere

Front

Auroras occur in this layer.

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Thermosphere

Front

The temperature of this layer decreases with height and exists at a height of 50-85 km above the earth's surface.

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Mesosphere

Front

Where weather and clouds occur.

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Troposphere

Front

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

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Mesosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere closest to the Earth's surface?

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Troposphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

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Stratosphere

Front

What is the layer above the troposphere?

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Stratosphere

Front

In which layer do we find the International Space Station?

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Thermosphere

Front

What is the highest layer of the atmosphere?

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Exosphere