Layers of the Atmosphere & Water Cycle

Front

What protects us from harmful UV rays of the sun?

Back

Ozone Layer

Front

What is the process called when plants give off water vapor?

Back

Transpiration

Front

What would happen to the water cycle if the Sun were removed?

Back

The water cycle would no longer occur because the Sun provides the energy for evaporation and transpiration.

Front

What is the force of a column of air pressing down called?

Back

Air Pressure

Front

Which two gases make up 99% of Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen & Oxygen

Front

What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where we live?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the process of water vapor turning into liquid water?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the term for the movement of water from the ground to the atmosphere?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the term for the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth?

Back

Water Cycle