The Atmosphere Review

What is the first layer of the atmosphere in order of increasing height?

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere is known for having the highest pressure?

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

In which layer do meteors burn up?

• Exosphere

• Thermosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

What is the temperature trend in the thermosphere?

• Decreases with altitude

• Increases with altitude

• No clear trend

• Constant

What is the key feature of the exosphere?

• Contains the ozone layer

• Weather occurs here

• Merges into space

• Home to auroras

What is the usual temperature change per kilometer of altitude in the observed lapse rate?

• 5.5 degrees

• 6.5 degrees

• 7.5 degrees

• 8.5 degrees

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the troposphere?

• Contains 75% of the atmosphere's mass

• All weather phenomena occur here

• Contains the ozone layer

• Commercial airplanes fly near the top

What happens to the temperature as you go higher in the stratosphere?

• It decreases

• It remains constant

• It increases

• It fluctuates

How stable is the stratosphere?

• Very unstable

• Moderately stable

• Very stable

• Slightly unstable

What is the temperature range for the stratosphere?

• -100 to -50°C

• -56.5 to -2.5°C

• 0 to 50°C

• 10 to 60°C