Atmosphere Modified

Front

What separates the different layers of the Earth's atmosphere?

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Temperature

Front

In which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen

Front

Which gas was most common in the atmosphere when Earth first formed?

Back

Carbon Dioxide

Front

From which layer of the atmosphere did Felix Baumgartner and Joe Kittinger jump?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the highest layer of the Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Exosphere

Front

What layer of the atmosphere is directly above the Troposphere?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the primary function of the Ozone layer?

Back

To protect Earth from harmful UV radiation.

Front

What is the boundary between the Troposphere and Stratosphere called?

Back

Tropopause

Front

What is the main characteristic of the Mesosphere?

Back

It is where temperatures decrease with altitude.