The Atmosphere CLIL LESSON FOR 1º ESO

1. TheAtmosphereCLIL LESSON FOR 1º ESO Definition Composition Weatherfeatures Quiz Grupo Donos 2010 by DONOS

2. Whatistheatmosphere? The atmosphere is a *layer of gases surrounding the Earth. Most planets, and even some moons, have got an atmosphere, but it is very different from the Earth´s atmosphere. *layer= capa by DONOS

3. Whatistheatmosphere? The atmosphere is a *layer of gases surrounding the Earth. Most planets, and even some moons, have got an atmosphere, but it is very different from the Earth´s atmosphere. *layer= capa by DONOS 3

4. Whatisthefunction of theatmosphere? The atmosphere makes the Earth,s climate moderate and protects the planet from the effects of direct sun radiation. Without the atmosphere the Earth could´nt sustain life. by DONOS

5. Whatisthefunction of theatmosphere? The atmosphere makes the Earth,s climate moderate and protects the planet from the effects of direct sun radiation. Without the atmosphere the Earth could´nt sustain life. by DONOS 5

6. Composition of theatmosphere The atmosphere of our home planet is made up of three primary gases. These gases are oxygen 21%, nitrogen 78%, and argon 0.8 %. In additiion to these three gases thre are many other gases in the atmosphere in small amounts. Additionally there are small particles floating in the atmosphere such as dust, water, and pollen. by DONOS

7. Composition of theatmosphere The atmosphere of our home planet is made up of three primary gases. These gases are oxygen 21%, nitrogen 78%, and argon 0.8 %. In additiion to these three gases thre are many other gases in the atmosphere in small amounts. Additionally there are small particles floating in the atmosphere such as dust, water, and pollen. by DONOS 7

8. Smokeisonetype of particulatethatcommonlytheatmosphereallowingustoseethe air. Otherparticulatesthatustoseethe air mightbesteam, dust, or in extreme cases, evenpollen. The air has no colour, butthedust, water, smoke, pollen and otherparticlesmakeitpossibleforustoseeit. by DONOS

9. Smokeisonetype of particulatethatcommonlytheatmosphereallowingustoseethe air. Otherparticulatesthatustoseethe air mightbesteam, dust, or in extreme cases, evenpollen. The air has no colour, butthedust, water, smoke, pollen and otherparticlesmakeitpossibleforustoseeit. by DONOS 9

10. Layers of theatmosphere The first layer of the atmosphere is made out of the gases that we breath everyday. This layer is called the troposphere. The troposphere is the layer that we live in. by DONOS

11. Layers of theatmosphere The first layer of the atmosphere is made out of the gases that we breath everyday. This layer is called the troposphere. The troposphere is the layer that we live in. by DONOS 11

12. Layers of theatmosphere The next layer of our atmosphere is called the stratosphere. Above the stratosphere lies the mesosphere, followed by the thermosphere and finally the exosphere. The mesosphere and thermosphere are often referred to together as the ionosphere because they reflect the ionized energy of the Sun. by DONOS

13. Layers of theatmosphere The next layer of our atmosphere is called the stratosphere. Above the stratosphere lies the mesosphere, followed by the thermosphere and finally the exosphere. The mesosphere and thermosphere are often referred to together as the ionosphere because they reflect the ionized energy of the Sun. by DONOS 13

14. Gases thataffectourweather Most of the gases in our atmosphere have little to no affect on our weather. However, a few gases have a significant effect on the weather that we experience arounf the world. Carbon dioxide is one of these gases. by DONOS

15. Gases thataffectourweather Most of the gases in our atmosphere have little to no affect on our weather. However, a few gases have a significant effect on the weather that we experience arounf the world. Carbon dioxide is one of these gases. by DONOS 15

16. Carbon dioxide has the unique characteristic of absorbing infrared radiation, or the heat sent to the Earth by the Sun. This helps to keep the lower atmosphere warm enough for life to exist. When you breath out, your body releases small amounts of carbon dioxide.

17. Carbon dioxide has the unique characteristic of absorbing infrared radiation, or the heat sent to the Earth by the Sun. This helps to keep the lower atmosphere warm enough for life to exist. When you breath out, your body releases small amounts of carbon dioxide.

18. Gases thataffectourweather Over the last hundred years humans have been artificially adding a significantly higher amount of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. This has mainly been through the burning of fossil fuels. What will happen if carbon dioxide levels become too high? by DONOS

19. Gases thataffectourweather Over the last hundred years humans have been artificially adding a significantly higher amount of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. This has mainly been through the burning of fossil fuels. What will happen if carbon dioxide levels become too high? by DONOS 19

20. Many scientists belive that there is a possibility that the Earth´s temperature will rise causing many unpredictable effects known as “greenhouse effect”

21. Many scientists belive that there is a possibility that the Earth´s temperature will rise causing many unpredictable effects known as “greenhouse effect”

22. Wateraffectsourweather The amount of water vapor found in the air remains constant on average, however, it can vary greatly from one place to another. Some parts of the Earth have high humidity levels, while other have very dry air. What effect does this water vapor have on the atmosphere? by DONOS

23. Wateraffectsourweather The amount of water vapor found in the air remains constant on average, however, it can vary greatly from one place to another. Some parts of the Earth have high humidity levels, while other have very dry air. What effect does this water vapor have on the atmosphere? by DONOS 23

24. Much of what we consider weather is caused by water vapor. The clouds in the sky are largely made up of it, and it is the condensation of this vapor into droplets that creates rain and snow.

25. Much of what we consider weather is caused by water vapor. The clouds in the sky are largely made up of it, and it is the condensation of this vapor into droplets that creates rain and snow.

26. Weatherprediction • Meteorologists are people who work on weather prediction. • This prediction is usually called “weatherforecast”. • Weather prediction is often represented in a weather map. by DONOS

27. Weatherprediction People use different tools to predict weather; some of them are very familiar, like the thermometer (it measures temperature), the anemometer (it measures the speed of wind), the weathercock (measures the direction of the wind) or the barometer (it measures air pressure) anemometer thermometer weathercock barometer by DONOS

28. Weatherprediction • At present metheorologists working on weather stations get information with more complex tools, like weather satellites and doppler radars. by DONOS

29. quiz What is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere? • A) oxygen • B) nitrogen • C) carbon dioxide by DONOS

30. The layer of the atmosphere we live in is called… • A) stratosphere • B) mesosphere • C) troposphere by DONOS

31. The ionosphere is made up by… • A) the troposphere and the stratosphere. • B) the exosphere and the thermosphere. • C) the mesosphere and the thermosphere. by DONOS

32. Carbon dioxide helps to … • A) keep the atmosphere warm. • B) produce rain. • C) keep the atmosphere cold. by DONOS

33. The “greenhouse effect” is caused by an excess of …. • A) pollution. • B) carbon dioxide. • C) humans breathing. by DONOS

34. The condensation of water vapor produces… • A) clouds. • B) rain and snow. • C) rain. by DONOS

35. A weather prediction is also called… • A) weather station. • B) weather satellite. • C) weather forecast. by DONOS

36. The following tool is a … • A) weathercock. • B) an anemometer. • C) a barometer. by DONOS

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