CH 28.1 Notes Flashcards
How are the atmospheres divided into their layers?
Its based on composition and temperature
What is the atmosphere mostly made up of
78% Nitrogen
What is the second most abundant gas
21% Oxygen
What is the remaining 1% of the gases called
Trace Gases(Majority is Argon)
Within the Troposphere does temperature increase or decrease with altitude?
Decrease
How many layers are there in Earth’s atmosphere?
5 layers
What are the names of the atmosphere layers starting from the Earth all the way up?
Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere
Which layer is the ozone found in
Stratosphere
In the Stratosphere does the temperature decrease or increase with altitude?
Increase
Does the temperature increase or decrease within the Mesosphere?
It decreases in the lower parts of the Mesosphere and in the higher parts of the Mesosphere is increases
Does the Thermosphere and Exosphere impact weather?
No.
What percent of solar radiation gets absorbed by Earth’s surface?
50%
What percent of solar radiation is reflected off of Earth’s surface
5%
What percent of solar radiation is absorbed by particles in the atmosphere?
20%
What percentage of solar radiation is reflected off the particles in the atmosphere?
25%
