Chapter 11 Lessons 1-3 Flashcard B

Front

What happens to temperature in the troposphere as altitude increases?

Back

Temperature decreases as altitude increases.

Front

In which layer of the atmosphere do most meteoroids burn up?

Back

Mesosphere.

Front

What are the main components of Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen, oxygen, and trace amounts of other gases.

Front

What is the term for the sun’s energy being trapped in our atmosphere?

Back

Greenhouse effect.

Front

In the mesosphere and troposphere, what happens to temperatures as altitudes increase?

Back

Temperatures decrease.

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere?

Back

Stratosphere.

Front

What is the primary gas responsible for air pollution that affects the greenhouse effect?

Back

Carbon dioxide.

Front

What is the role of the stratosphere in protecting Earth?

Back

It contains the ozone layer, which absorbs harmful UV radiation.

Front

What is the difference between the troposphere and the stratosphere in terms of temperature change with altitude?

Back

In the troposphere, temperature decreases with altitude; in the stratosphere, temperature increases with altitude.

Front

What is the significance of trace gases in the atmosphere?

Back

They play important roles in chemical reactions and environmental processes.