Atmospheric Science Flashcards

Front

The atmosphere of our planet extends to approximately how many km above the surface of Earth?

Back

10000km

Front

What is the albedo range of fresh snow?

Back

80 to 95%

Front

Rain __________ cause mountains to be dry on one side

Back

shadows

Front

A layer of the atmosphere closest to the surface of the Earth

Back

Troposphere

Front

The layer of the atmosphere that extends roughly 16 to 50 km (10-31 miles) above the surface of the Earth

Back

Stratosphere

Front

The densest layer of the atmosphere

Back

Troposphere

Front

The layer of the atmosphere where most of the atmospheric oxygen, nitrogen, and water vapor occur

Back

Troposphere

Front

This layer experiences a great deal of circulation of liquids and gases, and it is the layer where Earth's weather occurs

Back

Troposphere

Front

Ozone, a pale blue gas composed of three oxygen atoms (O3), forms a layer within this layer of the atmosphere

Back

Stratosphere

Front

This layer absorbs most of the Sun's ultraviolet radiation, which could cause DNA damage and cancer in organisms

Back

Ozone Layer