The atmosphere

What is the origin of the word atmosphere

• Latin for air

• Greek word Atmos

• Latin word Atmos

• Roman for air

What is the coldest layer of the atmosphere?

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• troposphere

What parts of the environment make up the hydrosphere?

• ocean

• rocks

• rain

• river

What parts of the environment make up the atmosphere?

• clouds

• mantle

• wind

• plants

What layer of the atmosphere contains most of our air?

What layer absorbs UV rays?

What might you find in the thermosphere?

• clouds

• spaceships

• satellites

• shooting stars

Why is the stratosphere specifically important for life?

• stops global warming

• protects the clouds

• absorbs harmful UV rays

• makes it rain

How much of the air on the planet does the troposphere contain?

What is the biggest part of the hydrosphere?