Atmospheric Layers

Front

Layer that contains the ozone layer.

Back

Stratosphere

Front

Layer where most meteors burn up.

Back

Mesosphere

Front

Layer that contains the ionosphere.

Back

Thermosphere

Front

What is the most common gas in the atmosphere (78%)?

Back

Nitrogen

Front

What happens to the density (thickness) of the air as you increase in altitude?

Back

Density decreases.

Front

What is the layer closest to Earth's surface?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the temperature trend in the Stratosphere?

Back

Temperature increases with altitude.

Front

What is the primary function of the ozone layer?

Back

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

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is responsible for weather phenomena?

Back

Troposphere.

Front

What is the boundary between the Troposphere and Stratosphere called?

Back

Tropopause.