Layers
Where we live.
Troposphere
There are three gases that make up most of our air. What are two of them?
Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon.
The troposphere reaches what temperature at its highest altitude?
-51 C or -60 F
The height of something above sea level is known as what?
Altitude
What is the name of one of Mr. Micheal's dogs? Name all three for a bonus.
Colt, Lani, Strider.
The layer with the lowest air pressure.
Exosphere
The earth is surrounded by a relatively thin layer of gasses known as the what?
Atmosphere
As a rocket ship ascends into the stratosphere the temperature will begin to rise. But does it ever get warm?
No. Bonus question. What is the warmest temperature in the stratosphere?
List the 5 layers of the atmosphere from memory. No peeking!!! Bonus if you list them in the correct order.
Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere
What is Mr. Micheal's favorite soda?
Coca-Cola
The hottest layer.
Thermosphere
Nearly all _______________ ______________ can be found in the troposphere. A hint is available if you get this question wrong.
Water Vapor
As a rocket ship enters the mesosphere what will the temperature begin to do?
What layer has the highest air pressure?
Troposphere
What was your favorite part of yesterday's field trip?
I don't know. You tell me.
Where meteors burn up.
Mesosphere
As you ascend in altitude within the troposphere does the temperature get hotter or colder?
Colder
True or False: Even though the exosphere is the hottest layer of the atmosphere you would actually feel cold if you were there.
True.
Bonus: Tell me why this statement is true.
Why does the troposphere have the highest air pressure.
True or False: You watched the State of the Union and got extra credit from Mr. Walter.
Double points if you did.
This layer contains the Ozone Layer.
Stratosphere
This portion of the atmosphere is responsible for protecting us from harmful UV radiation.
Ozone Layer
The exosphere is the area where the most what are currently orbiting the earth.
Man-made satellites.
All would decrease
What is the name of Mr. Micheal's favorite super hero?
Captain America