Atmosphere Flashcards (Unit 9)

Front

The atmosphere is composed mainly of this gas.

Back

Nitrogen

Front

Gas released into the atmosphere by plants during photosynthesis.

Back

Oxygen

Front

Gas removed from the atmosphere by green plants.

Back

Carbon dioxide

Front

Atmospheric pressure decreases with this change in altitude.

Back

Increased altitude

Front

Weight of a one square inch column of the atmosphere.

Back

14.7 lb/in²

Front

The density of our atmosphere decreases with this change in altitude.

Back

Increase in altitude

Front

The space shuttle orbits in this atmospheric layer.

Back

Thermosphere

Front

The ozone layer is found in this atmosphere layer.

Back

Stratosphere

Front

Earth’s magnetic field traps harmful particles from the Sun into belts of radiation called _________.

Back

Van Allen belts

Front

Characteristics of the troposphere.

Back

- All weather is contained here. - The water cycle takes place here. - The layer closest to Earth’s surface.