Earth's Atmosphere

Question 1

The __________ is the layer of the atmosphere where satellites and the space shuttle orbit the Earth.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

exosphere

Question 2

The ____ contains the highest concentration of ozone.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

stratosphere

Question 3

Some scientists hypothesize that Earth's ozone layer is being damaged by ____.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

chlorofluorocarbons

Question 4

Chlorofluorocarbons may be harming the ozone layer by ____.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

destroying ozone molecules

Question 5

In general, atmospheric pressure is greatest near Earth's surface and ____ as you move upward away from sea level.

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decreases

Question 6

The ____ is the layer of the atmosphere nearest to Earth's surface.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

troposphere

Question 7

Which of the following statements about the thermosphere is true?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Temperatures are high but heat produced is low.

Question 8

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

Revolt · Accepted Answer

ozone

Question 9

Air pressure is greatest ____ because there are more molecules of air pushing down from above.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

at sea level

Question 10

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

Revolt · Accepted Answer

oxygen

Earth's Atmosphere Answers