Atmosphere Flashcards
all basic information pertaining to the atmosphere
Which gas accounts for most of the greenhouse effect?
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
The percentage of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
0.04%
The percentage of nitrogen in the atmosphere?
78.1%
The percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere?
21%
What is dew point?
The temperature where air becomes saturated with water vapor
At what latitude are polar cells located?
between 60°-90° north and south
At what latitude are ferrel cells located?
between 30°-60° north and south
At what latitude are hadley cells located?
between 0°-30° north and south
What are westerlies (anti-trades)?
prevailing winds from the west toward the east in the middle latitudes between 30°-60°
What are easterlies (trade winds)?
prevailing winds from the east toward the west in the equatorial region; 0°-30° latitude
How high up is the thermosphere?
53-375 miles from Earth’s surface
How high up is the troposphere?
0 to 11-12 miles from Earth’s surface
How high up is the mesosphere?
31-53 miles from Earth’s surface
How high up is exosphere?
+375 miles from the Earth’s surface
How high up is the stratosphere?
4-12 miles from Earth’s surface
