Atmosphere Flashcard

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.

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.

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.

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is the coldest?

Back

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

Front

Where do we live in the atmosphere?

Back

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

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.

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.

Front

What gas is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect?

Back

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect, trapping heat in the atmosphere.

Front

What is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water?

Back

Condensation is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water, forming clouds.

Front

What is the term for the layer of the atmosphere that protects us from harmful UV radiation?

Back

The Stratosphere contains the ozone layer, which protects us from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.