Earth's Atmosphere Flashcards
1
Q
What are the gases in Earth’s atmosphere in order of most abundant to least?
A
Nitrogen, oxygen, water vapor
2
Q
How does temperature change in troposphere?
A
It decreases with height
3
Q
What is an indoor air pollutant?
A
Radon
4
Q
Protects the Earth from Sun’s harmful rays
A
Ozone
5
Q
Can cause temperature inversions
A
Stable air
6
Q
Causes stormy weather
A
Unstable air
7
Q
Air pressure is greatest in Earth’s
A
Troposphere
8
Q
Infrared radiation that is directed back toward Earth produces
A
The greenhouse effect
9
Q
Which statement is true in all layers of the Earth?
A
Air pressure decreases with an increase in altitude.
10
Q
Water vapor and ______ are greenhouse gases that help warm Earth’s atmosphere
A
Infrared Radiation
