Climate: Atmosphere Flashcards
Define:
Climate
Long-term atmospheric conditions in a particular place.
Define:
Weather
Short-term atmospheric conditions in a particular place.
Define:
Atmosphere
Mixture of gasses that surrounds the earth.
Describe the constitution of the atmosphere…
Nitrogen (78%)
Oxygen (21%)
CO2
Methane (0.04%)
Name the 4 layers of the atmosphere…
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
Describe the troposphere…
Extends from Earth’s surface 12km
Lots of clouds/ vapour
What is the tropopause?
Boundary between troposphere and stratosphere
Describe the stratosphere…
Extends from 12km to 50km
No turbulence, very few clouds
What is the stratopause?
Boundary between stratosphere and mesosphere
Describe the mesosphere…
Extends 50km to 85/90km
What is the mesopause?
Boundary between mesosphere and thermosphere
Describe the thermosphere…
Extends from 85/90km to around 1000km!
