Layers Of The Atmosphere Flashcards
1
Q
Gas Composition
A
78% Nitrogen
21% Oxygen
1% Other Gases
2
Q
Closest to the Earth
temperature drops
Most weather occurs
A
Troposphere
3
Q
Made up of ozone
Due to absorption of radiation, temperature rises
A
Stratosphere
4
Q
O^3
Protection from UV radiation
A
Ozone layer
5
Q
Temperature drops from no ozone
A
Mesosphere
6
Q
Little mass, big volume
Made up of electrically charged particles
A
Thermosphere
