earth science the 4 layers of the Atmosphere Flashcards
(34 cards)
the layer where most weather occurs
Troposphere
the layer which supports life
Troposphere
0-10km from the earth surface
Troposphere
average temp= 15C (at surface)_ -6C (decreased)
Troposphere
80% of atmospheric gases by mass
Troposphere
most CO2, water vapor and atmospheric dust
Troposphere
Above troposphere
Stratosphere
10km-50km above surface
Stratosphere
temp increase away from the surface -60C_0C
Stratosphere
contains most ozone (03(g)) making the ozone layer
Stratosphere
ozone captures energy from the sun, increasing temp with altitude
Stratosphere
third layer
Mesosphere
temp range: 0C_-100C
Mesosphere
very little gas
Mesosphere
50km-80km
Mesosphere
farthest layer
Thermosphere
temp range: -100C_1500C (increases) due to higher concentration of solar radiation
Thermosphere
80km-700km and very little gas
Thermosphere
A thin layer of earth with conditions suitable for supporting life
Biosphere
composed of all living things on earth and physical environment supporting them
Biosphere
a solid portion of earth floating above semi-fluid and upper mantle
Lithosphere/Geosphere
Extends from earth surface to 100km below
runs under continents and oceans
Lithosphere/Geosphere
Warmed mainly by the sun and a little bit by the molten mantle
Lithosphere/Geosphere
differences in the Lithosphere (ex. amount of albedo) can affect of atmospheric water vapor, as well as our environmental conditions.
Lithosphere/Geosphere