Earth's Atmosphere

Source: NASA

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 thisInteractive Atmosphere

Weather happens in the troposphere. 

Try this Troposphere

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?

ChallengeTry the interactive quiz

PowerPoint: Layers of the Atmosphere

Return to Weather and Climate


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