Thermosphere

Study the graphic about the Sun’s electromagnetic waves in the atmosphere.Which of the following statements is supported by information in the graphic?

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  X-ray energy from the Sun is blocked in the stratosphere. 

   

• The mesosphere blocks ultraviolet light from the stratosphere.

• All frequencies of energy reach the troposphere and the surface

• Visible light is not able to pass through the thermosphere.

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Where satellites orbit.

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• All of the above.

Auroras and Northern Lights occur here.

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• All of the above.

Eventually fades into space.

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• All of the above.

Hottest layer, thinnest air.

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• All of the above.

Temperature increases with altitude (height). PICK TWO.

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• All of the above.

Air pressure decreases as altitude increases.

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• All of the above.

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What is the primary characteristic of the thermosphere that distinguishes it from other layers of Earth's atmosphere?

• High temperature

• High pressure

• High humidity

• High density

Which of the following phenomena occurs in the thermosphere?

• Auroras

• Cloud formation

• Rainfall

• Tornadoes

What is the approximate range of altitudes for the thermosphere?

• 50-80 km

• 80-700 km

• 700-1000 km

• 1000-1500 km