Layers of the Atmosphere

Front

What are the 5 layers of the Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, and Exosphere.

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to Earth?

Back

The Troposphere.

Front

What is found in the Stratosphere that helps protect Earth from UV Rays?

Back

the ozone layer

Front

What happens in the Mesosphere?

Back

It is where most meteors burn up upon entering the atmosphere.

Front

What layer of the atmosphere has the hottest temperature and is where the Northern Lights are found?

Back

Thermosphere

Front

What is the outermost layer of the atmosphere?

Back

The Exosphere.

Front

What is found in the Troposphere?

Back

Weather, clouds, airplanes

Front

What is the role of the ozone layer in the Stratosphere?

Back

It protects living organisms by blocking harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

Front

What is a unique feature of the Mesosphere?

Back

It is the coldest layer of the atmosphere and where meteoroids are burned.

Front

The International Space Station is found in which layer?

Back

The Thermosphere