Earth's Atmosphere & The Solar System

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What layer of the atmosphere protects us from harmful UV rays?

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Ozone layer.

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What is the average distance from the Earth to the Sun?

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About 93,000,000 miles.

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What causes the different seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of Earth on its axis as it orbits the Sun.

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What gas constitutes 21% of Earth's atmosphere?

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Oxygen.

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What term describes the process of getting bigger in terms of moon phases?

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Waxing.

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What is the primary function of the atmosphere?

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To provide air for breathing, protect from space debris, and regulate temperature.

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What are the main layers of Earth's atmosphere?

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Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, and Exosphere.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The trapping of the sun's warmth in the planet's lower atmosphere due to greenhouse gases.

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What is the significance of the Earth's axial tilt?

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It affects the intensity and duration of sunlight received at different latitudes, leading to seasons.

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What is the composition of Earth's atmosphere?

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Approximately 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases.