Atmosphere Flashcard

Atmosphere Flashcard

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Science

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The most abundant gas in the atmosphere is __________.

Back

Nitrogen is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere, followed by oxygen and argon. Trace gases, including carbon dioxide, are present in smaller amounts.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This is the outermost layer of Earth’s atmosphere.

Back

The exosphere is the outermost layer of Earth's atmosphere, where the atmosphere transitions into outer space.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The transfer of energy through space by electromagnetic waves is called __________.

Back

Radiation is the transfer of energy through space by electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is the coldest?

Back

The Mesosphere is the coldest layer of the atmosphere, with temperatures decreasing with altitude.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where do we live in the atmosphere?

Back

We live in the Troposphere, the lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where most weather events occur?

Back

The Troposphere is the layer where most weather events, such as clouds and storms, occur.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the boundary between the Troposphere and the Stratosphere?

Back

The Tropopause is the boundary between the Troposphere and the Stratosphere.

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