How many specific gases are in our atmosphere?
5 gases
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Name the type of gases in our atmosphere.
Nitrogen, oxygen,argon, and carbon dioxide
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How many layers are in our atmosphere?
5 layers
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Name three pollutants in the atmosphere.
Carbon monoxide.
Lead. Nitrogen dioxide. Ozone. Particles. Sulfur dioxide. |
Why is the atmosphere important?
The atmosphere is an important part of what makes Earth livable. It blocks some of the Sun's dangerous rays from reaching Earth. It traps heat, making Earth a comfortable temperature. And the oxygen within our atmosphere is essential for life.
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What object is found in the troposphere?
Airplane
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Describe the Thermosphere.
The region of the atmosphere above the mesosphere and below the height at which the atmosphere ceases to have the properties of a continuous medium.
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Describe the Mesosphere
The region of the earth's atmosphere above the stratosphere and below the thermosphere, between about 30 and 50 miles
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