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What is the primary source of energy for Earth's atmosphere?
What is the primary source of energy for Earth's atmosphere?
- Wind energy
- Geothermal energy
- Nuclear energy
- Solar energy (correct)
Which layer of the atmosphere absorbs most of the ultraviolet radiation from the Sun?
Which layer of the atmosphere absorbs most of the ultraviolet radiation from the Sun?
- Stratosphere (correct)
- Mesosphere
- Thermosphere
- Troposphere
What is the main function of ozone in the atmosphere?
What is the main function of ozone in the atmosphere?
- Absorbing harmful ultraviolet radiation (correct)
- Generating wind patterns
- Reflecting sunlight back into space
- Preventing heat loss from Earth
Flashcards
Primary energy source for Earth's atmosphere?
Primary energy source for Earth's atmosphere?
Solar energy is the primary source of energy that drives atmospheric processes on Earth.
Atmospheric layer that absorbs UV radiation?
Atmospheric layer that absorbs UV radiation?
The stratosphere contains the ozone layer, which absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
Main function of ozone in the atmosphere?
Main function of ozone in the atmosphere?
Ozone's main function is to absorb harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, protecting life on Earth.
Study Notes
Energy Sources and Atmospheric Layers
- The primary source of energy for Earth's atmosphere is the Sun.
Atmospheric Layers and Their Functions
- The stratosphere is the layer that absorbs most of the ultraviolet radiation from the Sun.
Ozone Functions
- The main function of ozone in the atmosphere is to absorb most of the Sun's ultraviolet radiation, protecting life on Earth.
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