Which layer of the atmosphere if found 25 miles above sea level. It can also be used to determine how temperature, pressure and water vapor content changes with altitude. Inferred properties of earths interior page 11 earthquake pwave and swave travel time page 12 dewpoint c relative humidity % page temperature pressure key to weather map symbols page 14 selected properties of earths atmosphere planetary wind and moisture belts in the troposphere electromagnetic spectrum page 15. Once the expert groups have completed their research on their specific atmosphere layers. Match in the column c the words column a with their definitions column b. Atmosphere,earth science interactive notebook earths atmosphere,earth science interactive notebook this time weve prepared a cool night and day agamograph template for your kids to color, cut, and fold. The atmosphere has different properties at different elevations and contains a mixture of. Temperature pressure page 143 selected properties of earth s atmosphere.
Layers of the earths atmosphere worksheet includes. The atmosphere is made of several layers shown in the diagram below. The thermal characteristics of the atmosphere are determined by contrasts in heat and. This%text%is%derivative%from%content%onwindows%to%the%universe% 2010,% national%earth%science%teachers%association.
Earths surface 10 latitude not drawn to scale a climber climbs to the summit of a 7 km mountain and then retums to h1s campsite at the base of the mountain. The atmosphere and earth the atmosphere consists of layers of gases that surround the earth. Gases that make up the earths atmosphere like oxygen and carbon dioxide are not harmful to living. Start studying science test worksheet energy in earths atmosphere.
Teachers can choose from several activities that can be used as classwork. Use your esrt selected properties of earths atmosphere chart. This earth s atmosphere worksheet is suitable for 4th 7th grade. Use the selected properties of earths atmosphere chart on esrt pg14 to answer the following questions. The part of the atmosphere that we are able to see from the land which has the clouds, the rainbow, birds and airplanes, kites is actually only a thin layer when compared to the full size of the earth. Hot volcanic gases escaping earth s interior built up the original atmosphere. The answers to all of the following questions can be found in your esrts earth science reference tables. It is generally colder in the early morning and warmer in the afternoon. This%text%is%derivative%from%content%on%windows%to%the%universe% %2010,% national%earth%science%teachers%association. Teachers can choose from several activities that can be. May 07, 2016 could be used as a summary sheet for students to fill in after class discussionpresentation of how the atmosphere changed, or as a group research task where groups look at informationdata about the different stages of the atmosphere and fill in what they have found out. Earths atmosphere worksheet for 4th 7th grade lesson planet. In this topic we will focus on earth s interior and how, through the use of seismic data, we have come to understand the different properties within earth. Actually,the troposphere contains most of the mass of the atmosphere even through it extends only about 7 mi 12 km above earths surface.
Selected properties of the earths atmosphere in the esrts will illustrate how temperature, air pressure, and water vapor concentration change as you travel. The atmosphere is the thin layer of gases that surrounds earth. Everest absorbance of heat for land and sea 12 days. For steps 35 see vertical distances student worksheet. The earth s atmosphere is a layer of gases surrounding the planet earth and retained by the earth s gravity. Temperature pressure page 143 selected properties of earths atmosphere.
The symbol of this colourless and odourless gas is n 2 a. This%text%is%derivative%from%content%onwindows%to%the%universe% 2010,% national% earth %science%teachers%association. Students must cut out the boxes and then place them in the right categories. The earth is surrounded by the atmosphere, a body of air or gasses that. Applying our understanding of air pressure to climbing mt. In this atmosphere activity, students read about the four layers of the atmosphere, the troposphere, stratosphere, ionosphere, and exosphere. The picture shows part of the earth in a satellite image with the atmosphere as the illuminated blue line surrounding it. Reference table page 14layers of the atmospherehommocks. Structure of the atmosphere north carolina climate office. Distinguish between the lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere read and interpret selected properties of earths atmosphere. Nitty gritty science earths atmosphere, earth science interaktives notizbuch.
Composition of earths atmosphere earth science visionlearning. The earths atmosphere layers of the earths atmosphere the. What are the top three elements found in the earths crust by mass. Quickly determine the depth of your knowledge regarding the characteristics of the earth s atmosphere with this effective quiz worksheet assessment tool. Changes in air temperature temperature changes are generally cyclic. Water vapor, co2, ch4, n2o, and so2 all have an important property. To get an idea of the size of the atmosphere, imagine that earth were the size of an apple. Fresh water salt water properties of water uses of water a a it is a powerful solvent which can dissolve many components of rock b it is used in many industrial processes. Layers of the earth s atmosphere sort packet a sort activity using the five layers troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere,exosphere and of the atmosphere. Selected properties of earths atmosphere this figure provides information about the structure of earths atmosphere.
The earth, the crust, the mantle, the core, continental crust, oceanic crust, upper mantle, lower mantle, inner core, outer core, lithosphere 865 km thick 2900 km thick 3480 km thick 5500. The composition and importance of earth s atmosphere unit overview and assessments does air have mass and volume. In this course you will be studying the different processes, relationships, mechanisms, and concepts that help us interpret our planet earth. Complete the layers of the atmosphere below by drawing coloured molecules to show the composition of gases in the atmosphere by using the chart below. The earth s atmosphere comprises different gases that cover the planet like a blanket. They absorb heat emitted by earth and thus warm the atmosphere, creating what we call.
As pwaves and swaves pass through different layers within earths interior they are refracted bent due to differences in density some areas on earths surface only receive pwaves, because swaves can only travel through solids and the outer core is liquid. It is a layer of gases that are retained by the earth s gravity. Based on the graph and data of the procedure 9, state the name of the temperature zone of the atmosphere in which the concentration of ozone is greatest. We will also focus on earthquakes and how we use seismic waves to locate their epicenters. It contains nitrogen, oxygen, argon, carbon dioxide, other gases, and a variable amount of water vapour. Explain what happens to the temperature and pressure as he ascends to the summit and returns to his campsite. Be sure to note specific altitudes where abrupt changes occur and how each layer is heated. Asks students to circle the gases present in the atmosphere today as all as all as say which is unique to earth and draw a pie chart of the composition of. On a picture of the atmosphere, they label the four layers.
Vertical height of the atmosphere atmospheric science data nasa. Review how much the atmosphere has changed and how it. Earth s surface 10 latitude not drawn to scale a climber climbs to the summit of a 7 km mountain and then retums to h1s campsite at the base of the mountain. The composition and importance of earths atmosphere. This is believed to be the source of half of the water in earth s oceans today. Earth science, is related to the field of science called earth science. File comes as both a pdf for printing and a microsoft word document for editing or for a digital classroom where students can drag and drop the answers where they belong or type i.
As you rise up through the atmosphere, air pressure and temperature change dramatically. Earths atmosphere is a relatively thin layer of gases that protects the planet and allows life to. This resource contains 1 worksheet for students to colorlabel the 5 layers of earths atmosphere. Selected properties of the earths atmosphere in the esrts will illustrate how temperature, air pressure, and water vapor concentration change as you travel up through these layers. Earths atmosphere layers worksheets teachers pay teachers. Construct an argument supported by evidence for how increases in human population and percapita consumption of natural resources impact earths systems. Mar 19, 2010 reference table page 14layers of the atmosphere hommocks earth science department. All planets have atmospheres but the specific mix of gases in. Each layer of our atmosphere serves a specific and important purpose in maintaining life on earth. Earth science reference table page 14 name the boundary that separates each of the following. The first life forms converted carbon dioxide into oxygen to form our modern atmosphere. The composition and importance of earth s atmosphere the relationship between altitude and air pressure the air up there. The structure of the atmosphere dictates the way the atmosphere behaves.
Scientists divide earths atmosphere into four main layers classified according to changes in temperature. The earth s atmosphere contains air particles, as well as water particles which form clouds. Thickness of the atmosphere the thickness of the atmosphere is only about 2% from meteorology today py of earths thickness earths radius 6400km. Selected properties of earth s atmosphere reading the earth science reference tables xix answer the following questions based on your interpretation of the selected properties of earth s atmosphere chart of the reference tables page 14 as well as your class notes. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The 2 most abundance gases found throughout all the layers are oxygen and nitrogen.