Layers of the Atmosphere
Where does weather occur?
Troposphere
What is evaporation?
When water goes from liquid to gas
What are oxides?
Elements that have combined with oxygen
What is Gross National Income (GNI) per capita?
Average annual income of a resident in a country
What continent is Florida in?
North America
Which layer contains the ozone layer?
Stratosphere
What is transpiration?
Water that is evaporated from plants into the atmosphere
What is the chemical notation for methane?
CH4
What is the GNI per capita range on a HIC?
$13205 USD or higher
What continent is Russia in?
Asia
What is the role of the ozone layer?
Absorb harmful UV radiation from the sun
What is through-flow?
Water that flows horizontally through the ground
What is a Volatile Organic Compound?
A pollutant
What is the GNI per capita range of a LIC?
$1086 or less
What is the ocean above Antarctica called?
Southern Ocean
What are the 4 layers in order starting at earths surface?
Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere
What is surface run-off?
Water that hits the ground but does not seep into it, runs off into other areas or reservoirs
What is a greenhouse gas?
Gas that absorbs and re-emits heat
What is the GNI per capita range of a MIC?
$1086-$15205
What is the ocean below the North Pole called?
Arctic Ocean
What does the greenhouse effect do?
Keep the Earth at stable living conditions
What is interception?
When rain falls on plants before it hits the ground
What are the 3 most common gases and their percentages?
Nitrogen: 78%
Oxygen: 21%
Argon: <1%
What is the definition of sustainability?
The ability to meet the needs of the present, without compromising future generations ability to meet their own needs
What is the continent that consists of Australia and its surrounding islands?
Oceania