1. The Atmosphere Grade 5 : Standard 8 -The Atmosphere Conceptual Strand 8 The earth is surrounded by an active atmosphere and an energy system that controls the distribution life, local weather, climate, and global temperature. Guiding Question 8 How do the physical characteristics and the chemical makeup of the atmosphere influence surface processes and life on Earth?

2. Layers The Atmosphere is made up of four layers.

3. Layers The Atmosphere is made up of four layers. The layer closest to the Earth is called the troposphere. This is where we live.

4. Layers The Atmosphere is made up of four layers. The layer closest to the Earth is called the troposphere. This is where we live. The next layer of the atmosphere is the stratosphere. This is where the winds known as the jet-stream are found.

5. Layers The Atmosphere is made up of four layers. The layer closest to the Earth is called the troposphere. This is where we live. The next layer of the atmosphere is the stratosphere. This is where the winds known as the jet-stream are found. The third layer is the ionosphere. There is no air in the ionosphere.

6. Layers The Atmosphere is made up of four layers. The layer closest to the Earth is called the troposphere. This is where we live. The next layer of the atmosphere is the stratosphere. This is where the winds known as the jet-stream are found. The third layer is the ionosphere. There is no air in the ionosphere. The top layer of the atmosphere is the exosphere. This layer is the beginning of outer space.

7. Layers of the Atmosphere