Atmospheric Layers and Ozone

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What are the main layers of the Earth's atmosphere?

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The main layers of the Earth's atmosphere are: Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, and Exosphere.

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What is the Troposphere?

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The Troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where we live, and it contains most of the Earth's weather.

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What is the Stratosphere known for?

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The Stratosphere is known for containing the ozone layer, which absorbs and scatters ultraviolet solar radiation.

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What is the Mesosphere?

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The Mesosphere is the layer above the Stratosphere where temperatures decrease with altitude and meteors burn up upon entering this layer.

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What is the Thermosphere?

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The Thermosphere is a layer of the atmosphere characterized by high temperatures and is where the auroras occur and where the International Space Station orbits.

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What is the Exosphere?

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The Exosphere is the outermost layer of the atmosphere, where the atmosphere thins out and merges with outer space.

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What is upwelling in oceanography?

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Upwelling is the process where deep, cold, and nutrient-rich water rises to the surface, often supporting marine life.

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What are trade winds?

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Trade winds are steady winds that flow from east to west in the tropics, historically used by traders for navigation.

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What is El Niño?

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El Niño is a climate pattern characterized by the warming of ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, affecting global weather patterns.

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How do trade winds affect ocean currents?

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Trade winds drive ocean currents, influencing the movement of warm and cold water across the oceans.