Layers of the Atmosphere

Air is lightest at sea level because the air molecules are tightly packed by the weight of the air above them.

• True

• False

The Troposphere... (Select all that apply)

• Is the lowest layer of the atmosphere

• Contains all weather

• Air temperature decreases with an increase in altitude

• Little atmospheric air is found here.

Explain the location AND purpose of the ozone layer. (Which two layers is it found between? How does it help us?

The Mesosphere protects the Earth from..

• Electromagnetic Radiation

• Microwaves

• Meteoroids

• UV Rays

The thermosphere is home to which scientific phenomenon?

(a)  

You might find satellites orbiting in...

• The Ionosphere

• The Stratosphere

• The Thermosphere

• The Exosphere

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In these two layers of the atmosphere, when we increase in height, air temperature decreases. (Think about our example of Boone to Grandfather Mountain)

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

Air temperature increases with height in the (a)   and thermosphere.

The density of air __________ as we travel higher and higher in the atmosphere.

• increases

• decreases