Layers of the atmosphere

Front

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

Back

Troposphere

Front

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

Back

Stratosphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is known for its temperature increase with altitude?

Back

Thermosphere

Front

What is the term for the height of an object above the Earth's surface?

Back

Altitude

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is directly above the stratosphere?

Back

Mesosphere

Front

What is the coldest layer of the atmosphere where meteors burn up?

Back

Mesosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere that extends from about 10 km to 50 km above the Earth's surface?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

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

Back

Thermosphere

Front

What is the term for the boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere?

Back

Tropopause

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere that is the least dense?

Back

Exosphere