Layers of the Atmosphere Practice Flashcard

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where meteors burn up?

Back

Mesosphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere has the lowest air pressure?

Back

Exosphere

Front

What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

Back

Air pressure decreases.

Front

What is the hottest layer of the atmosphere?

Back

Thermosphere

Front

In the troposphere, how does temperature change with increasing altitude?

Back

Temperature decreases.

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere closest to Earth's surface?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the primary function of the stratosphere?

Back

It contains the ozone layer, which absorbs and scatters ultraviolet solar radiation.

Front

What is the boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere called?

Back

Tropopause

Front

What is the significance of the thermosphere in terms of satellite orbits?

Back

It is where the International Space Station orbits due to its low air density.

Front

What is the temperature trend in the stratosphere as altitude increases?

Back

Temperature increases with altitude.