ESS Topic 6.1-6.2

A thin layer of gases that surrounds a planet, for example the Earth

The atmosphere layer from 0km to 10km above sea level

The atmosphere layer from 10km to 50km above sea level

A natural and necessary phenomenon that maintains a suitable temperature for life on Earth

Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere

A molecule that consists of three oxygen atoms

The layer of atmosphere where we find most of the ozone gas

The ability of a surface to reflect light

A general name for all substances that cause the deterioration of the Earth's protective ozone layer

Second layer of the atmosphere, extending about 17-48 kilometers above the earth’s surface. It contains a layer of gaseous ozone, which filters out about 95% of the incoming harmful ultraviolet radiation emitted by the sun

• Mesosphere
• Troposphere
• Stratosphere
• Ozone