Layers of the Atmosphere

Question 1

In which layer does the temperature increase with altitude (height)?

Accepted Answer

Stratosphere

Question 2

In which layer do we find the coldest temperatures?

Accepted Answer

Mesosphere

Question 3

In which layer do we find the aurora borealis and aurora australis?

Accepted Answer

Thermosphere

Question 4

We live in which layer of the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

Troposphere

Question 5

What do we call the boundary between the stratosphere and the mesosphere?

Accepted Answer

Stratopause

Question 6

This sublayer in the Stratosphere helps protect us from ultraviolet radiation...

Accepted Answer

Ozone Layer

Question 7

Where does 95% of the heat (IR) energy in the atmosphere originate?

Accepted Answer

The Earth's surface

Question 8

Why doesn't the air temperature decrease from the Troposphere through to the Thermosphere?

Accepted Answer

Radiation is absorbed by thin layers of ozone and ions

Question 9

Which layer of the atmosphere do most meteorologists on TV study?

Accepted Answer

Troposphere

Question 10

What causes the aurorae to form?

Accepted Answer

The Ionosphere absorbs gamma radiation and glows.

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