Layers of Atmosphere & Air Pressure

Front

As altitude (height) increases, air pressure

Back

decreases

Front

The ozone layer is found in the

Back

stratosphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is the hottest?

Back

thermosphere

Front

Air pressure is ___________ at sea level than on a mountain.

Back

greater

Front

Air is a mixture of many gases. The gas that makes up the LARGEST percentage of the atmosphere is

Back

nitrogen

Front

What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere called?

Back

troposphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?

Back

troposphere

Front

What is the second layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere?

Back

stratosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere that protects us from meteoroids?

Back

mesosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere that contains the ionosphere?

Back

thermosphere