
Layers of the Atmosphere
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5th - 8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the composition of the Earth's atmosphere in terms of nitrogen and oxygen?
Back
78% of the Earth's atmosphere is Nitrogen and 21% is Oxygen.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In which layer of the atmosphere do all weather events occur?
Back
All weather events occur in the Troposphere.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the order of the layers of the atmosphere starting from the Earth's surface?
Back
1. Troposphere, 2. Stratosphere, 3. Mesosphere, 4. Thermosphere, 5. Exosphere.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Stratosphere?
Back
The Stratosphere is the second layer of the atmosphere, located above the Troposphere.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Mesosphere?
Back
The Mesosphere is the third layer of the atmosphere, located above the Stratosphere.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which layer of the atmosphere is known as the coldest?
Back
The coldest layer of the atmosphere is the Mesosphere.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the primary function of the Ozone layer, which is located in the Stratosphere?
Back
The Ozone layer protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
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