Structure of the Atmosphere (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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How many distinct layers make up Earth's atmosphere?
How many distinct layers make up Earth's atmosphere?
Five layers
Which is the correct order of atmospheric layers from Earth's surface outward?
Which is the correct order of atmospheric layers from Earth's surface outward?
Trop, strat, meso, therm, exo
Approximately how far does the troposphere extend above Earth's surface?
Approximately how far does the troposphere extend above Earth's surface?
8-15 kilometres
In which atmospheric layer do all weather phenomena occur?
In which atmospheric layer do all weather phenomena occur?
Troposphere
How does temperature change with altitude in the troposphere?
How does temperature change with altitude in the troposphere?
Temperature decreases
What is the tropopause?
What is the tropopause?
Boundary between trop & strat (~10 km)
How does temperature behave in the stratosphere compared to the troposphere?
How does temperature behave in the stratosphere compared to the troposphere?
Temp increases with altitude
What is the primary function of the ozone layer in the stratosphere?
What is the primary function of the ozone layer in the stratosphere?
Absorbs & blocks harmful UV radiation
What is notable about temperatures in the mesosphere?
What is notable about temperatures in the mesosphere?
One of coldest regions; temps decrease
Where do meteors typically burn up, creating shooting stars?
Where do meteors typically burn up, creating shooting stars?
Mesosphere
What is the approximate altitude range of the thermosphere?
What is the approximate altitude range of the thermosphere?
85-600+ km above Earth
In which atmospheric layer does the International Space Station orbit?
In which atmospheric layer does the International Space Station orbit?
Thermosphere