SG 1-5

Question 0

Describe the TROPOSHERE

Answer 0

1st, We live in this layer, lowest layer, closest to surface

Question 1

What elements make up the atmosphere? What 2 gases make up most of it?

Answer 1

Nitrogen, oxygen and other gases; nitrogen gas and oxygen , nitrogen most

Question 2

Describe the STRATOSPHERE

Answer 2

2nd, Ozone layer, above troposphere

Question 3

Describe the MESOSPHERE

Answer 3

3rd,The middle layer, coldest layer

Question 4

Describe THERMOSPHERE

Answer 4

4th, Edge of atmosphere, uppermost layer

Question 5

Describe lonosphere.

Answer 5

Home of auroras, in upper mesosphere and lower thermosphere

Question 6

What causes an aurora?

Answer 6

Ions radiate energy the sun rays interact with the ions in ionosphere electrical reaction.

Question 7

What are ions?

Answer 7

Electrically charged particles in the lonosphere

Question 8

What is radiation?

Answer 8

Energy transfer by waves, the earth receives energy from the sun by this, TRANSFER OF ENERGY THROUGH ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES

Question 9

What is Conduction?

Answer 9

Energy transfer by contact.

Question 10

What is thermal conduction?

Answer 10

Transfer of thermal energy through a material.

Question 11

What is convection?

Answer 11

Transfer of thermal energy by the circulation or movement of a liquid or gas.