Atmosphere Flashcards
1
Q
4 layers of the atmosphere
A
- Troposphere
- Stratosphere
- Mesosphere
- Thermosphere
2
Q
Height of the troposphere
A
36,000ft
11km
6 miles
3
Q
What happens to temperature as height increases?
A
Temp decreases
4
Q
ADIABATIC atmosphere
A
Temp change with pressure
5
Q
Total mass of air in the troposphere is…
A
75%
6
Q
Where is half the mass found (distance) of water vapour?
A
Below 1.5km
7
Q
What does % of water vapour in air mass depend on?
A
Air temperature
8
Q
Tropopause in ISA conditions
A
36,090 ft and -56.5 degrees C
9
Q
What is the stratosphere temp constant up to (distance)?
A
20km
65,600ft
10
Q
Where is the ozone layer present (distance)?
A
20-30 km
11
Q
Where is 90% of ozone contained?
A
Within the stratosphere
12
Q
ISA deviation
A
Difference between ISA temp and actual temp found at a given level
