Earth's Atmosphere & The Solar System

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Where is the asteroid belt located in the solar system?

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The asteroid belt is found between Mars and Jupiter.

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What is the term for one full orbit of an object around another object?

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Revolution.

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What causes Earth to experience different seasons?

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Earth experiences different seasons because of the tilt of its axis as it moves around the sun.

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List the layers of Earth's atmosphere in order from lowest to highest.

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Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere.

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What happens to air pressure as altitude increases in the atmosphere?

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Air pressure decreases as altitude increases.

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What is the primary gas that makes up the Earth's atmosphere?

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Nitrogen, which makes up about 78% of the atmosphere.

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What is the significance of the ozone layer in the stratosphere?

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The ozone layer protects life on Earth by absorbing harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.

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What are comets primarily composed of?

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Comets are primarily composed of ice, dust, and rocky material.

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What is the difference between a planet and a dwarf planet?

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A planet is a celestial body that orbits the sun and has cleared its orbit of other debris, while a dwarf planet orbits the sun but has not cleared its orbit.

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What is the role of gravity in the solar system?

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Gravity is the force that keeps planets in orbit around the sun and governs the motion of celestial bodies.

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