Atmosphere

Front

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

Back

Mesosphere

Front

In which layer of the atmosphere does temperature increase with height due to ozone trapping heat?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ionosphere?

Back

Thermosphere

Front

What gas makes up the largest portion of the Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen

Front

What is the name of the part of the atmosphere where molecules escape into space?

Back

Exosphere

Front

What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere called?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What phenomenon occurs in the stratosphere due to the presence of ozone?

Back

Temperature inversion

Front

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

Back

Tropopause

Front

What is the primary function of the ozone layer?

Back

To absorb and block harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to space?

Back

Exosphere