Layers of Atmosphere

Front

What is the second most abundant gas in the atmosphere at 21%?

Back

Oxygen

Front

What layer of the atmosphere is between the mesosphere and troposphere?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

In which layer do space shuttles and the International Space Station orbit?

Back

Thermosphere

Front

As you go higher in the troposphere, what happens to the temperature?

Back

The temperature decreases.

Front

Which boy is experiencing warmer temperatures: the boy standing on top of the mountain or the boy standing at the bottom?

Back

The boy standing at the bottom of the mountain.

Front

What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere called?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the layer above the troposphere?

Back

Stratosphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?

Back

Troposphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is the highest layer of the atmosphere?

Back

Exosphere

Front

What gas makes up about 78% of the Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen