Structure of the Atmosphere

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

The surrounding air of the Earth

Advertisements

EARTH’S ATMOSPHERE Chapter 14.1 Pages

Our planet is surrounded by layers of atmosphere. These layers differ in The differences within these layers allow life on earth to exist. composition.

Atmosphere Notes. What are the properties of air? Mass – air consists of atoms and molecules. Mass – air consists of atoms and molecules. Density – the.

6-4.1 Atmospheric layers Compare the composition and structure of Earth’s atmospheric layers (including the gases and differences in temperature and pressure.

Weather - Atmosphere. What causes weather? Water in the atmosphere causes the weather we have on Earth.

The Atmosphere THE ATMOSPHERE. Definition: Atmosphere Air that surrounds the earth Composed of: – Nitrogen 78% – Oxygen 21% – Misc. Gases (water vapor,

Atmosphere “This PowerPoint puts the “phere” in other, lesser PowerPoints” - PPTA.

The Atmosphere Essential Question: What is the significance of the atmosphere to the existence of life on earth? pp

The Dynamic EarthSection 2 The Atmosphere The atmosphere is a mixture of gases that surrounds a planet, such as Earth. Nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide,

Summarize the structure and composition of the atmosphere.

The Atmosphere By : Jennifer Drinkard. Atmospheric gases Our atmosphere is made up of mainly Nitrogen, Oxygen, and Carbon Dioxide, but it also contains.

Characteristics of the Atmosphere. ATMOSPHERE is mixture of gases that surround the Earth. About 99% of the atmosphere is composed of nitrogen and oxygen.About.

DO NOW The Atmosphere Hill Science 6. The Atmosphere 1. Which layer is the densest layer of the atmosphere containing almost 90% of the atmosphere’s mass?

4 Layers of the atmosphere They are the troposphere, stratosphere mesosphere and thermosphere.

Layers of the Atmosphere

Layers of the Atmosphere. The Earth’s Atmosphere Definition- A thin layer of air that forms a protective covering around the planet Gases found in the.

 Earth’s atmosphere is divided into several different atmospheric layers extending from the Earth’s surface outward: › Troposphere › Stratosphere › Mesosphere.

Bellwork March 1, 2007 Define the following words: Page 434 Define the following words: Page 434 –Atmosphere –Troposphere –Ionosphere –Ultraviolet Radiation.

Composition of the Atmosphere  The atmosphere is a mixture of gases surrounding Earth. Nitrogen (78%), the most common atmospheric gas, is released when.

The Atmosphere Chapter 17. Composition – What’s in the air? Earths atmosphere is a mixture of gases that has changed over time The atmosphere did not.

The Atmosphere Aim: How are the layers of the atmosphere organized?

Atmosphere. Atmosphere Composition: Gases - nitrogen, oxygen, argon, other gases Compounds – carbon dioxide, water vapor.

Atmosphere. What makes up our atmosphere?  Nitrogen  Oxygen  Argon.

Composition of the Atmosphere  The atmosphere is a mixture of gases surrounding Earth. Nitrogen (78%), the most common atmospheric gas, is released when.

Atmosphere By Leah Hodge.

The Atmosphere Ag Science. The Atmosphere The atmosphere is a layer of gases and tiny particles that surrounds the earth The atmosphere is a layer of.

The Atmosphere The atmosphere is the layer of gases that surrounds the Earth. Earth’s atmosphere is a mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, water vapor, and many.

Layers of the Atmosphere. What is the Atmosphere? A mixture of gases and other materials that surround the Earth Nitrogen 78% Oxygen 21% Argon 0.93% Carbon.

Layers of the Atmosphere

The Atmosphere.

The Atmosphere. Characteristics of the Atmosphere blanketIt is a blanket of moisture-filled air that surrounds the earth It consists 78% nitrogen, 21%

Weather - Atmosphere.

Earth’s Atmosphere *Is a thin layer of gas surrounding the planet, it is what allows life to exist on Earth. *The gases that make up the atmosphere are.

Layers of the Atmosphere

The Atmosphere.

Characteristics of the atmosphere

Earth’s Atmospheric Layers

- Earth’s Atmosphere By iTutor.com T

Earth’s ATMOSPHERE August 30, 2016.

Earth’s Atmosphere ISN.

Layers of the Atmosphere

Earth's Atmosphere Thin Gaseous envelope

A mixture of gases that surrounds a planet

AS level Environmental Management

EARTH’S ATMOSPHERE.

The Atmosphere.

The Earth’s Atmosphere

Structure of the atmosphere

Unit 7: Atmosphere Notes

The Structure of the Atmosphere

The Earth’s Warm Fuzzy Blanket

Layers of the Atmosphere

Aim: How do we differentiate between the layers of the atmosphere?

Atmosphere Layers of atmosphere Temperature Chemical composition

The Earth’s Warm Fuzzy Blanket

The Atmosphere.

Atmospheric Layering.

Main Idea: Energy is transferred throughout earths atmosphere

Objectives Vocabulary Describe the composition of the atmosphere.

Atmospheric Layering.

Atmospheric Layers.

THE EARTH’S ATMOSPHERE: Atmospheric Layers

The Atmosphere The atmosphere is a mixture of gases that surrounds a planet, such as Earth. Nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases are all.

Structure of the Atmosphere

Meteorology The Atmosphere.

Composition of the Atmosphere (ATM)

Presentation transcript:

Structure of the Atmosphere

Structure of the Atmosphere The atmosphere is made of several different layers. Each layer differs in composition and temperature. Pressure decreases as altitude increases.

Structure of the Atmosphere The atmosphere, when scaled to the size of an apple, is no thicker than the skin on an apple. Although the atmosphere is a gas, it behaves like a fluid. There is a surface but no “top” – the atmosphere gradually thins out with increasing altitude.

Structure of the Atmosphere 78% Nitrogen 21% Oxygen 0.93% Argon 0.03% Carbon dioxide + Trace gases

Layers of the Atmosphere vertical temperature (T) profile troposphere stratosphere mesosphere thermosphere exosphere

Lower atmosphere: troposphere Approximately 9-16 km thick. Where most weather takes place. Has most mass. Temperature decreases with altitude.

Lower atmosphere: stratosphere Extends to 50 km. Concentrated ozone, which absorbs UV radiation. Heat absorption causes stratosphere temperature to increase.

Upper atmosphere: mesosphere 50-85 km. Meteors burn up in this layer. Top of mesosphere is mesopause, the coldest part of the atmosphere at -130° F. Difficult to study. Too high for weather balloons and too low for satellites.

Upper atmosphere: thermosphere ~ 90 km – up to 1000 km Little mass. Northern lights and satellites Has ionosphere, made up of charged particles.

Upper atmosphere: exosphere outermost layer extending up to 10,000 km Where space and atmosphere merge. Satellites and space craft can reach.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www. youtube <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3CerJbZ-dm0" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Add to your Table of Contents!