Layers of the atmosphere

Front

Why are there fewer molecules of air up in the mountains?

Back

Because air pressure decreases as you go higher.

Front

What is it called when water changes from gas to liquid?

Back

Condensation

Front

What preceded the growth and survival of green plants on Earth?

Back

the formation of an ozone layer

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

Back

stratosphere

Front

What is the outermost layer of the atmosphere called?

Back

exosphere

Front

What form of energy transfer heats Earth?

Back

Radiation

Front

What happens when Earth receives energy from the sun?

Back

Some energy is reflected back into space, some is absorbed by the atmosphere, and some is absorbed by land and water on Earth's surface.

Front

The amount of solar radiation that reaches Earth.

Back

Insolation

Front

The process of liquid water falling from the clouds.

Back

Precipitation

Front

The transfer of heat through materials that are touching each other.

Back

Conduction