Atmosphere & Air Pollution Flashcard

Front

The amount of water vapor present in air is _______

Back

Humidity

Front

What historical event contributed to the increase in air pollution?

Back

The Industrial Revolution

Front

Air pressure is greater _______.

Back

at the bottom of the mountain

Front

What is the role of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

Back

They trap heat.

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?

Back

troposphere

Front

What is the primary gas responsible for the greenhouse effect?

Back

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Front

What is the term for the layer of the atmosphere that protects us from harmful UV radiation?

Back

Ozone layer

Front

What is the main source of air pollution in urban areas?

Back

Vehicle emissions

Front

What is the process by which plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen?

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What is the term for the phenomenon where the Earth's surface absorbs heat and warms the air above it?

Back

The greenhouse effect