earth atmosphere

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is a layer of gases surrounding the Earth, essential for life, providing oxygen, and protecting from harmful solar radiation.

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What are the main layers of the Earth's atmosphere?

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The main layers are: 1. Troposphere 2. Stratosphere 3. Mesosphere 4. Thermosphere 5. Exosphere.

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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 is the troposphere?

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The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere, where weather occurs and where we breathe.

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What happens to temperature as you go higher in the troposphere?

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Temperature decreases as you go higher in the troposphere.

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What is the stratosphere?

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The stratosphere is the layer above the troposphere, containing the ozone layer that protects us from UV radiation.

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What is the mesosphere?

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The mesosphere is the layer above the stratosphere, where temperatures decrease with altitude and meteors burn up.

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What is the thermosphere?

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The thermosphere is the layer above the mesosphere, known for its high temperatures and where the auroras occur.

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Which layer of the atmosphere has the lowest air pressure?

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The thermosphere has the lowest air pressure.

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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 and merges with space.