Chapter 11 Lessons 1-3 Flashcard

Front

What happens to temperature in the troposphere as altitude increases?

Back

Temperature decreases as altitude increases.

Front

What is the term for the sun’s energy being trapped in our atmosphere?

Back

Greenhouse effect.

Front

What do dust, smoke, salt, and chemicals have in common?

Back

They are particles in air.

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere has no definite outer limit?

Back

Thermosphere.

Front

How do you calculate the density of a substance?

Back

Divide its mass by its volume.

Front

What is the primary gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect?

Back

Carbon dioxide.

Front

What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere called?

Back

Troposphere.

Front

What is the process called when warm air rises and cool air sinks?

Back

Convection.

Front

What is the main function of the ozone layer?

Back

To protect the Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Front

What is the term for the mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth?

Back

Atmosphere.