Stratosphere Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
the second major atmospheric layer above the troposphere
A
stratosphere
2
Q
no weather occurs here
A
stratosphere
3
Q
the stratosphere contains how many percent of the total mass of the atmosphere
A
15%
4
Q
elements in the stratosphere
A
- nitrogen
- oxygen
- argon
- neon
- helium
5
Q
what layer is found on the stratosphere
A
ozone layer
6
Q
region of the earth’s stratosphere that absorbs most of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation
A
ozone layer
7
Q
what kinds of stuff fly in the stratosphere
A
many jet aircrafts
