Atmosphere Review

Front

What is the only layer of the atmosphere that contains water vapor, therefore being the only layer that experiences weather?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What happens to air density as you increase in altitude?

Back

Air density decreases.

Front

What is the role of ozone in the atmosphere?

Back

Ozone is bad in the troposphere, good in the stratosphere.

Front

Why does the troposphere experience the greatest amount of atmospheric pressure compared to the other atmospheric layers?

Back

It contains a high concentration of gas particles.

Front

What is the coldest layer of the atmosphere?

Back

Mesosphere.

Front

What are the main layers of the atmosphere in order from the Earth's surface outward?

Back

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere.

Front

What is the significance of the ozone layer?

Back

The ozone layer protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Front

How does temperature change with altitude in the troposphere?

Back

Temperature generally decreases with altitude in the troposphere.

Front

What is atmospheric pressure and how does it change with altitude?

Back

Atmospheric pressure is the weight of the air above a given point; it decreases with altitude.

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.