Layers of Atmosphere & Heat Transfer

Question 1

This layer of Earth's atmosphere contains the ozone layer, which absorbs ultraviolet radiation.

Accepted Answer

Stratosphere

Question 2

This layer has the most air molecules; it is the most dense and has the most pressure.

Accepted Answer

Troposphere

Question 3

The stratosphere and the ___________ have temperatures increase as the altitude increases.

Accepted Answer

Thermosphere

Question 4

Meteors burn up in this layer of Earth's atmosphere

Accepted Answer

Mesosphere

Question 5

Transfer of heat from one substance to another that is touching.

Accepted Answer

conduction

Question 6

This layer of Earth's atmosphere is the coldest

Accepted Answer

Mesosphere

Question 7

Weather occurs and changes in this layer of Earth's atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

Troposphere

Question 8

Direct transfer of heat through space; a heat source must be present.

Accepted Answer

radiation

Question 9

This is the hottest layer of Earth's atmosphere

Accepted Answer

Thermosphere

Question 10

Satellites orbit the earth in this layer of the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

Thermosphere

Question 11

Transfer of heat through a fluid (liquid or gas).

Accepted Answer

convection

Question 12

This layer is split into two layers - the ionosphere and the exosphere.

Accepted Answer

Thermosphere

Questions 12