Athmosphere Flashcards
1
Q
The _ makes up all the gases on Earth.
It is composed of 78.1% nitrogen, 20.9% oxygen, 0.9% argon, 350 ppm carbon dioxide, and other components.
A
Atmosphere
2
Q
Layers of atmosphere
A
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
Exosphere
3
Q
Give 2 characteristics of atmosphere
A
- Atmospheric gases, such as carbon dioxide and oxygen, are needed by organisms.
- The ozone layer protects Earth form the harmful rays from the sun that would reach the surface of Earth.