The Atmosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere closest to the Earth?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the term used to describe the motion of the Earth around the Sun?

Back

Revolution

Front

How does heat from the sun travel to Earth?

Back

By radiation.

Front

What happens when the ozone layer is damaged?

Back

More UV rays travel to Earth.

Front

What is the term for light bouncing off matter?

Back

Reflection.

Front

What is the second layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere?

Back

Stratosphere.

Front

What is the primary gas found in the Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen.

Front

What is the role of the ozone layer in the atmosphere?

Back

To protect the Earth from harmful UV radiation.

Front

What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid water?

Back

Condensation.

Front

What is the term for the boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere?

Back

Tropopause.