Structure of the atmosphere Flashcards
1
Q
4 layers of atmosphere
A
troposhere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere
2
Q
troposphere
A
most dense, weather (0-14)km system, we come in contact with it, temp down, most dense, supports life
3
Q
stratosphere
A
(15-50km)- ozone layer, heats up, uv
4
Q
mesosphere
A
(55-85km) middle, temp is going down
5
Q
thermosphere
A
(90-500km) upper atmosphere, temp goes up
6
Q
three states of water
A
solid, liquid, gas
7
Q
what determines the state of water?
A
temp
8
Q
winter
A
tilt away from the sun
9
Q
summer
A
tilt toward the sun
