Layers of the Atmosphere #2

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What are the two most abundant gases in Earth's atmosphere?

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Nitrogen (78%) and Oxygen (21%) are the two most abundant gases in Earth's atmosphere.

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What is the function of the ozone layer?

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The ozone layer blocks harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays from reaching the Earth's surface.

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In which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?

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Weather occurs in the troposphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Which layer of the atmosphere do we live in?

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We live in the troposphere.

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What gas makes up 78% of the atmosphere?

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Nitrogen makes up 78% of the atmosphere.

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What is the stratosphere?

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The stratosphere is the second layer of the atmosphere, located above the troposphere, and contains the ozone layer.

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What is the thermosphere?

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The thermosphere is the layer of the atmosphere above the mesosphere, characterized by high temperatures and the presence of the ionosphere.

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What is the exosphere?

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The exosphere is the outermost layer of the atmosphere, where the atmosphere thins out into space.

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What is the mesosphere?

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The mesosphere is the layer of the atmosphere above the stratosphere, where temperatures decrease with altitude.

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What is the importance of the ozone layer?

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The ozone layer is important because it protects living organisms from harmful UV radiation.