Atmosphere - All you need to know - v2

Front

What decreases as you go up in the atmosphere?

Back

Air Pressure

Front

What protects Earth from ultraviolet rays from the sun?

Back

Ozone layer

Front

The layer closest to the surface is called _____________.

Back

Troposphere

Front

What does 'abundant' mean?

Back

A large amount

Front

What is the percentage of nitrogen in Earth's atmosphere?

Back

78%

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What gas makes up the majority of Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen

Front

What is the second layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the term for the boundary between the troposphere and stratosphere?

Back

Tropopause

Front

What is the role of the ozone layer?

Back

To absorb harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.