Layers of the Atmosphere

Front

Contains the Ozone Layer.

Back

Stratosphere

Front

Where ALL weather takes place.

Back

Troposphere

Front

Located CLOSEST to Earth's surface. Options: Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, All of the above.

Back

Troposphere

Front

Where is most water vapor found?

Back

Troposphere

Front

Coldest layer.

Back

Mesosphere

Front

Contains molecules that absorb harmful ultraviolet rays.

Back

Stratosphere

Front

Hottest layer, thinnest air.

Back

Thermosphere

Front

In the troposphere, the temperature _____ as altitude increases.

Back

Decreases

Front

Why is the ozone layer vital to life on Earth?

Back

It shields the Earth from ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun

Front

Order the layers of the atmosphere, starting with the layer closest to Earth's surface. Options: Stratosphere, Troposphere, Exosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere; Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere; Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Exosphere, Thermosphere; Troposphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere, Mesosphere.

Back

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere