Layers of the Atmosphere
This is the layer closest to the surface of the earth, where weather occurs.
This is found in the stratosphere and is responsible for absorbing the sun's harmful rays.
the ozone layer
As altitude increases, air pressure gradually...
decreases
Earth and the moon heat up because they receive energy from the sun. This form of heat transfer through empty space is called ___.
radiation
This layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer.
the stratosphere
This layer is where large jets can fly.
stratosphere
This layer is the hottest layer of the atmosphere.
the thermosphere
When you step out of the shower, your feet transfer thermal energy to the floor as soon as you step on it. This form of heat transfer is called ___.
conduction
This layer has the least dense air of the atmosphere.
the thermosphere
This is the layer where space shuttles fly.
thermosphere (or exosphere)
This layer is the coldest layer of the atmosphere, in which meteors burn up.
the mesosphere
Rubbing my hands together to warm them up
conduction
The atmosphere contains 78% _______, 21%______ and 1% other gases. (In order)
nitrogen, oxygen
This layer of the atmosphere has the most dense air.
the troposphere
In these two layers, the temperature increases as altitude increases.
the thermosphere and stratosphere
This form of heat transfer is used to take x-rays
radiation
This is the part of the atmosphere in which the auroras (Northern Lights) occur.
the ionosphere (or thermosphere)
These are the layers of the atmosphere (must name them in order from lowest to highest).
troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere
The temperature decreases as altitude increases in these two layers.
the troposphere and mesosphere
Deep ocean currents form because of hot and cold water
convection