Layers Of The Atmosphere Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Troposphere
A
It is the lowest layer and all weather occurs here.
2
Q
Stratosphere
A
This is the layer where planes fly because it is stable and it also contains the ozone layer
3
Q
Mesosphere
A
It is the middle layer. It is very cold and most meteors burn up in this layer
4
Q
Thermosphere
A
In this layer the air is extremely hot due to solar radiation
5
Q
Exosphere
A
The outermost layer, where air particles gradually escape into space
