Atmosphere

Front

What does the ozone layer protect life on Earth from?

Back

Ultraviolet Rays

Front

What type of thermal energy transfer occurs when water boils?

Back

Convection

Front

In which layer of the atmosphere is ozone formed?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What harmful rays cause sunburn?

Back

Ultraviolet rays

Front

What is the most prominent gas in the atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen

Front

What is the primary function of the atmosphere?

Back

To protect Earth from harmful solar radiation and to regulate temperature.

Front

What are the main layers of the atmosphere?

Back

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere.

Front

What is the greenhouse effect?

Back

The process by which certain gases trap heat in the atmosphere, keeping the Earth warm.

Front

What gas is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect?

Back

Carbon Dioxide (CO2).

Front

What is the role of the stratosphere?

Back

It contains the ozone layer, which absorbs and scatters ultraviolet solar radiation.