Unit 3: Interaction of Spheres

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What is the layer of Earth's atmosphere that receives the least amount of radiation?

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The troposphere.

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Why does the moon have more craters than Earth?

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Earth’s atmosphere causes most meteoroids to burn up before they impact.

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How do science and technology affect local economies?

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Science and technology can be detrimental to the environment.

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In which spheres does the water cycle occur when water evaporates from a lake, forms clouds, and eventually falls as rain?

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Hydrosphere and atmosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the function of the stratosphere in Earth's atmosphere?

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The stratosphere contains the ozone layer, which absorbs and scatters ultraviolet solar radiation.

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What are the four layers of Earth's atmosphere?

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Troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, and thermosphere.

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What is the primary function of the troposphere?

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The troposphere is where weather occurs and contains most of the atmosphere's mass.

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What happens to meteoroids when they enter Earth's atmosphere?

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Most meteoroids burn up due to friction with the atmosphere.

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What is the role of the hydrosphere in the water cycle?

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The hydrosphere includes all water on Earth, which evaporates, condenses, and precipitates.

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

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The ozone layer protects living organisms by absorbing harmful ultraviolet radiation.