ATMO Properties & Structure Assignment

Front

What is the main source of energy for the Earth's atmosphere?

Back

The sun.

Front

What causes the temperature inversion in the stratosphere?

Back

Ozone gas.

Front

What is the region where atoms & molecules sometimes shoot off into space called?

Back

Exosphere.

Front

Define the term 'atmosphere'.

Back

The layer of gases surrounding the Earth, held in place by gravity.

Front

What is the role of ozone in the stratosphere?

Back

Ozone absorbs and scatters ultraviolet solar radiation.

Front

What is the difference between the troposphere and the stratosphere?

Back

The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs, while the stratosphere contains the ozone layer and is above the troposphere.

Front

What is air pressure?

Back

The force exerted by the weight of air above a given point.

Front

What happens to temperature as altitude increases in the troposphere?

Back

Temperature generally decreases with increasing altitude.

Front

What is the significance of the mesosphere?

Back

It is the layer where most meteoroids burn up upon entering the Earth's atmosphere.

Front

What is the greenhouse effect?

Back

The warming of the Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.