Layers of the Atmosphere

Contains the ozone

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Coldest layer of the atmosphere

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Temperature increases as you get higher, but particles are so spread out you need special instruments to measure it

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Contains the ionosphere

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Contains the exosphere

• Trophosphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

All weather occurs here

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Temperature decreases as altitude increases

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to Earth and is where most weather phenomena occur?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

In which layer of the atmosphere does the temperature increase with altitude due to the absorption of ultraviolet radiation?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere is known for having the coldest temperatures?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere