Properties and Layers of the Atmosphere

Front

What happens to air density as you increase in altitude?

Back

Air density decreases.

Front

As the air temperature increases, the air's capacity for water vapor:

Back

increases

Front

Where you will find the ozone layer?

Back

stratosphere

Front

What layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?

Back

troposphere

Front

What are the two most common gases in the atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen and Oxygen

Front

What is the function of the ozone layer?

Back

to block UV rays from getting to Earth

Front

What happens to the density (thickness)/air pressure of the air as you increase in altitude?

Back

density decreases

Front

What layer is between the Stratosphere and Thermosphere?

Back

Mesosphere

Front

What percentage of the air is made up of nitrogen?

Back

78%

Front

What happens in the Mesosphere?

Back

Meteors can be seen.