Kirby - 5.2 & 5.3 Atmosphere Flashcard

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is responsible for weather?

Back

Troposphere

Front

Where is the ozone layer located?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is the coldest?

Back

Mesosphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere has a low density of air molecules and a very high temperature? Options: Thermosphere, Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere

Back

Thermosphere

Front

Which region of the atmosphere extends into space? Options: Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

Back

Exosphere

Front

Where can electricity be transmitted in the atmosphere? Options: Ionosphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Troposphere

Back

Ionosphere

Front

What is the specific heat?

Back

The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance by 1 degree celsius

Front

Rotation

Back

The motion of Earth spinning on its axis; one rotation is called a day

Front

What is revolution?

Back

The motion of Earth moving around the Sun; one revolution is called a year

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere has a low density of air molecules and a very high temperature? Options: Mesosphere, Troposphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere

Back

Thermosphere