Layers of Earth's Atmosphere

Front

2 Factors that help the atmosphere develop

Back

Solar radiation and photosynthesis contribute to atmospheric development.

Front

Role of volcanic eruptions in atmosphere formation.

Back

Volcanic eruptions released gases that formed the early atmosphere.

Front

Importance of solar radiation

Back

Solar radiation helps the atmosphere develop.

Front

Photosynthesis and the atmosphere

Back

Photosynthesis plays a role in atmospheric development.

Front

Outgassing process

Back

Outgassing involves the release of gases from Earth's interior.

Front

Weather in the Troposphere

Back

Clouds, storms, and precipitation occur in this layer.

Front

Stratosphere

Back

The stratosphere starts at the top of the troposphere and extends to about 50 km, ozone layer is in this layer

Front

Temperature and Altitude in the Stratosphere

Back

In the stratosphere, temperature increases with altitude because ozone absorbs UV rays, warming the air.

Front

The __________ is above the stratosphere, 50-80 km above the Earth's surface, and is the coldest layer

Back

Mesosphere

Front

Meteors are burned in this layer

Back

Mesosphere