test 18 Flashcards
(45 cards)
what ozone is composed of
oxygen atoms
air pollutions that make cities appear hazy
smog
layer that effects radio communications
ionosphere
layer most effective
magnetosphere
density currents that cause air to mix
convection example
humans have a responsibility to take care of the
atmosphere
natural agent of nitrogen fixing
lightning
because of solar winds the ___ is not spherical
magnetosphere
form of solar radiation
infrared rays
kind of destiny currents
thermal convection current
21% oxygen in the atmosphere ___ than an atmosphere with 100% oxygen
is better for us
___ is a mixture of gases and ___ sperate layers of distinct gases
homosphere / heterosphere
ozone is ___ beneficial to life
not always
the ozone layer protects the earth from ___ from the sun
ultraviolet rays
depending on the weather only ___ of the suns energy makes it to the earths surface
50-75%
it was not present in the earliest of the earth
oxygen
where plants get their carbon
atmosphere
solar energy that makes up the solar constant
infrared
where a thin spot in the ozone layer develops
antarctica
artificial chemical reaction that produces ammonia fertilizer
Haber-Bosch process
____ allows the earths surface to absorb the most heat from the sun
a clear day with low humidity
when rays ___ the most concentrated form of solar energy occurs
come from a straight overhead
what is the most significant role for nitrogen
dilute oxygen to level appropriate for life
earths surface warming the air directly above it
conduction example
