Atmospheric layers

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What is the most common gas in the Earth's atmosphere?

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Nitrogen is the most common gas in the Earth's atmosphere, making up about 78%.

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What is the main component of the Earth's atmosphere?

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The Earth's atmosphere is mainly made of air.

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What is air pressure?

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Air pressure is the force that air exerts on a surface or object.

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Where is the ozone layer located?

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The ozone layer is located in the atmosphere.

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In which layer of the atmosphere does most of Earth's weather occur?

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Most of Earth's weather occurs in the troposphere.

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

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The four main layers are the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, and thermosphere.

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What is the function of the stratosphere?

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The stratosphere contains the ozone layer, which protects the Earth from harmful UV radiation.

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What is the difference between the troposphere and the stratosphere?

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The troposphere is where weather occurs, while the stratosphere is above it and contains the ozone layer.

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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 thermosphere known for?

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The thermosphere is known for its high temperatures and the presence of the ionosphere.