Question

match the following layer of the atmosphere with a function that it is responsible for doing. stratosphere choose thermosphere choose mesosphere choose troposphere choose question 5 2 pts air pressure is caused by ______ (fill in this answer).

Explanation:

The troposphere is where weather occurs. The stratosphere contains the ozone layer which absorbs UV - radiation. The mesosphere is the layer where meteors burn up. The thermosphere is where auroras occur and is also important for satellite orbits. Air pressure is caused by the weight of air molecules pressing down on a surface.

Answer:

stratosphere: Absorbs UV - radiation
thermosphere: Auroras occur here, important for satellite orbits
mesosphere: Meteors burn up here
troposphere: Weather occurs here
Air pressure is caused by: The weight of air molecules pressing down on a surface