Earth's Atmosphere

Layers

Source: NASA
For a detailed description of each layer, try this: Structure of the Atmosphere.
Atmospheric Gases, Temperature, and Pressure
To see how temperature and pressure changes through the troposphere, try this: Interactive Atmosphere Weather happens in the troposphere. Try this: Troposphere |
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Source: NASA
Graph Interpretation Skills
Things you should know because you live on the planet.
What happens to temperature and pressure as you rise through the Troposphere?
What layer includes the ozone layer?
Why is the sky blue?
In which layer does weather occur? Why?
Challenge: Try the interactive quiz
PowerPoint: Layers of the Atmosphere
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