Layers of the Atmosphere

Front

What is the force of a column of air pressing down called?

Back

Air Pressure

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere do satellites orbit?

Back

Exosphere

Front

What is the 'break' called between the troposphere and the stratosphere?

Back

Tropopause

Front

In which layer of the atmosphere is the ozone layer found?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

Where does weather occur in the atmosphere?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere that contains the highest temperature?

Back

Thermosphere

Front

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

Back

Mesosphere

Front

What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere?

Back

Troposphere

Front

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

Back

Stratopause