A large Scale Process Flashcards
1
Q
What are the layers of the atmosphere?
A
Exosphere Thermosphere — Mesopause Mesosphere — Stratopause Stratosphere — Tropopause Troposphere
2
Q
In the isothermal layer, the temperature:
- Increases or,
- Decreases or,
- Remains constant
A
Remains Constant
3
Q
What is the makeup of gases in the atmosphere?
A
Nitrogen - 78%
Oxygen - 20%
Carbon Dioxide and Other rare gases - 2%
4
Q
What does the Ozone Layer do?
A
Absorbs large amounts of solar radiation.
