Which Layer?
True or False?
100

The last layer of Earth's atmosphere before you "exit" into outer space. 

Exosphere

100

The purpose of the ozone layer is to protect Earth from harmful radiation from the Sun?

True.

200

The middle layer where meteors burn up. 

Mesosphere

200

The thermosphere is the coldest layer of Earth's atmosphere. 

False.

300

The hottest layer where auras occur. 

Thermosphere.

300

In the troposphere, as altitude increases temperature decreases. 

True.

400

The layer where we live where weather happens. 

Troposphere

400

The closer you are to Earth's surface, the lower the air pressure will be. 

False. 

500

The layer just above the troposphere where the ozone layer is located. You would also find weather balloons in this layer. 

Stratosphere. 

500

As you get farther away from Earth's surface atmospheric pressure (air pressure) decreases because the air is less dense. 

True. 

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