Atmosphere Flashcards
1
Q
What is the envelope of gases surrounding the earth
A
The atmosphere
2
Q
What is the study of the atmosphere
A
Meteorology(mete office)
3
Q
How much of the atmosphere is made up of nitrogen
A
80%
4
Q
Approximately 20% of the atmosphere is made of
A
Oxygen
5
Q
What other gases os the earth atmosphere
A
Carbon dioxide
Water vapour
Noble gases
6
Q
What is just 10 km above the earth
A
Troposphere
7
Q
What is just below the ozone layer
A
Stratosphere
8
Q
What is just above the ozone layer
A
Mesosphere
9
Q
What is 110km above the earth
A
Thermosphere/lonosphere
10
Q
What is the last layer of the atmosphere
A
Exosphere
11
Q
How many layers make up the atmosphere
A
6
