Q4 layers of the atmosphere Flashcards
temp inc. as the alt. inc. (2)
thermosphere
lowest layer of the atmos.
troposphere
it absorbs most of the uv rays that is why it is hot
thermosphere
this is where aircrafts can fly
stratosphere
the temp is very high bc of cosmic rays
exosphere
the temp dec. as alt. inc. (2)
mesosphere
the temp. inc. as alt. inc.
stratosphere
they are impsrtant for radio waves
Ionos
where oxygen and nitro. particles are absobed and becomes charged
Ionosphere
it is composed of ice, dust, water , and all gases
troposphere
the temp lowers as the alti. highs
troposphere
the layer where the atmosphere is very thin
mesosphere
lower thermosphere
Ionosphere
uppermost layer of the atmmos.
exosphere
this is where weather is.
troposphere
electrically charged particles
ions
where the ozone layer can be found
stratosphere
hottest layer of the atmos.
thermosphere
this is where meteors burn up
mesosphere
a layer the protects as from harmful uv rays
Ozone layer
thirs layer of the atmosphere
mesosphere
this is where the Aurora borealis and asutralis occurs
thermosphere
where satelites orbit bc its thin
thermosphere