Earth's Spheres and Atmosphere Layers 01/12/2021

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What is the troposphere?

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The troposphere is the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere, where weather occurs and where most of the air is found. It extends from the Earth's surface up to about 8-15 kilometers high.

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Which gas is most abundant in the atmosphere?

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Nitrogen is the most common gas in the atmosphere, making up about 78% of the air we breathe.

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What sphere do living things interact with when they breathe?

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Living things interact with the Atmosphere when they breathe.

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Which layer of the atmosphere has the lowest pressure?

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The thermosphere has the lowest pressure among the atmospheric layers.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the part of Earth where life exists, including animals, plants, and ecosystems.

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What is the role of gravity in the atmosphere?

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Gravity pulls air molecules towards the Earth, creating pressure in the atmosphere.

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What is the exosphere?

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The exosphere is the outermost layer of Earth's atmosphere, where the air is extremely thin and merges with outer space.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, such as oceans, rivers, lakes, and water vapor in the atmosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the lithosphere?

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The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.

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What is the stratosphere?

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The stratosphere is the layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere, characterized by a temperature increase with altitude and the presence of the ozone layer.