Physical Science Test 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Heterosphere
A
The upper level of the earths atmosphere which exists 80 kil above the earths atmosphere and higher
2
Q
Troposphere
A
Exists 11 kil above ground level
3
Q
Stratosphere
A
Exists 11 - 48 kil above ground level
4
Q
Mesosphere
A
Level of earths atmosphere that exists from 48-80 kil
5
Q
Jet streams
A
Narrow bands that circle the earth, blowing from east to west
6
Q
Heat
A
Energy that is transferred as consequence of temp difference
7
Q
Thermosphere
A
Region of atmosphere located between 80 - 460 kil
8
Q
Exosphere
A
Exist above 460 kil
9
Q
Ionosphere
A
Region of atmosphere between 65-330 kil where gases are ionized
10
Q
Homosphere
A
The lower layer of the earths atmosphere. Exists from sea level to 80 kil
