Layers of Atmosphere

Front

Meteors begin to burn up in the...

Back

mesosphere

Front

The ________ is between the mesosphere and troposphere.

Back

stratosphere

Front

What takes place at the surface of an ocean when a liquid changes to a gas, like water vapor?

Back

evaporation

Front

As you travel higher up in the atmosphere, what happens to the altitude and temperature?

Back

Altitude increases and the temperature decreases (gets colder).

Front

Which layer is the lowest layer of the atmosphere?

Back

troposphere

Front

What is the second most abundant gas in the atmosphere at 21%?

Back

oxygen

Front

Where do space shuttles and the International Space Station orbit?

Back

thermosphere

Front

Which boy is experiencing warmer temperatures?

• the boy standing on top of the mountain
• the boy standing at the bottom of the mountain

Back

the boy standing at the bottom of the mountain

Front

Virtually all weather takes place in the...

Back

troposphere

Front

If you are standing at the BOTTOM of the mountain, what is the air pressure?

Back

higher air pressure