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6.7c - Lesson 3

Layers of the Atmosphere

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Weather takes place in which layer of the atmosphere? Troposphere
Properties of the atmosphere change with ___________ Altitude
What layer contains ozone? Stratosphere
What layer of the atmosphere is the coldest layer and also meteors disintegrate in this layer? Mesosphere
What is the hottest layer the atmosphere and contains the International Space Station? Thermosphere
The atmosphere is made up of layers that have___________ characteristics. Distinct
True or false - The ozone layer protects life on earth by reflecting much of the sun, solar radiation. True
Most of the air that makes up the atmosphere is found in the __________ . Troposphere
How many main layers does the Earth atmosphere have? Four main layers but then the exosphere leading to outer space.
What are two main roles of the Earth's atmosphere? 1) Absorbing harmful radiation from the sun. 2) Regulating earth's temperature.
In the troposphere, the temperature _________________ as the altitude increases. decreases
In the thermosphere, the temperature _____________ with altitude. increases
Where is the temperature the hottest in the troposphere? Near the surface of the Earth
The thinnest layer of the atmosphere and closest to Earth's surface is what layer? Troposphere
_________________ helps protect Earth from UV radiation. Ozone
The amount of thermal energy in the atmosphere is what we know as ______________________. Temperature
As altitude increases, atmospheric pressure ________________. decreases
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