Atmosphere and Oceans Earth's Atmosphere: Composition, temperature, and pressure by Anne E. Egger, Ph.D. Reading Quiz Teach with this Which of the following is NOT a major component of the atmosphere? nitrogen oxygen ozone argon Why does atmospheric temperature increase with altitude in the stratosphere? because it is closer to the sun because is it less dense than the troposphere because it is under a lot of pressure because of the presence of the ozone layer In the troposphere, temperature _______________ with altitude. decreases increases stays the same changes randomly Earth is the only known planet with an atmosphere. true false The outermost layer of the atmosphere is called the troposphere. stratosphere. thermosphere. mesosphere. Atmospheric pressure remains a constant 1,013 mb at sea level. true false Pressure decreases rapidly with altitude because the air becomes colder. less dense. warmer. rich in ozone. Why does the atmosphere help sustain and protect life on the earth's surface? The ozone layer shields us from harmful UV radiation. Greenhouse gases warm the air near the surface by 30o C. Oxygen is a major component of the atmosphere. all of the choices Carbon dioxide and water vapor are both ______________, acting to warm the atmosphere. highly variable greenhouse gases major components minor components Score Quiz