[2] Layers of the Atmosphere

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The prefix meso means

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middle

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The prefix thermo means

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heat

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The troposphere is the

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lowest layer of the atmosphere (temperature decreases as you go higher).

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The stratosphere is the

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layer above the troposphere (temperature increases as you go higher).

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The mesosphere is the

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layer between the stratosphere and the thermosphere (temperature decreases as you go higher).

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The exosphere is

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uppermost layer of the atmosphere (temperature increases as you go higher).

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What is the order of the layers of the atmosphere from the ground up?

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Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere

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Which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur? Options: The Troposphere, The Mesosphere, The Ozone, The Thermosphere

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The Troposphere

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The part of earth's atmosphere that shields earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation is called the ____________.

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Ozone Layer

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Where do meteors burn up? Options: Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere

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Mesosphere