earth's atmosphere Flashcards
layers of the earth’s atmosphere
troposphere
stratosphere
mesosphere
thermosphere
exosphere
is a layer of gases surrounding the planet, held in place by
gravity. It is composed mainly of nitrogen (78%) and oxygen (21%), with trace
amounts of other gases like carbon dioxide, water vapor, and argon
The Earth’s atmosphere
: The lowest layer, where weather phenomena like clouds, storms,
and typhoons occur.
Troposphere
: Contains the ozone layer, which protects Earth from harmful UV
rays.
Stratosphere
: Where meteors burn up upon entering Earth’s atmosphere.
Mesosphere
: A region with very thin air; includes the ionosphere, important for
radio communication.
Thermosphere
: The outermost layer, where atmospheric particles merge into space.
Exosphere