Exit Ticket 12/2

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What is the function of the ozone layer?

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To block UV rays from getting to Earth.

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Where does weather occur?

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In the troposphere.

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Which pie chart correctly shows the percentages of elements in the air?

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Chart a.

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What is the temperature trend in the Troposphere?

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Temperatures decrease with increasing altitude above the Earth.

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In which layer do meteors burn up?

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In the mesosphere.

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What is the composition of the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is primarily composed of nitrogen (78%) and oxygen (21%).

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What is the stratosphere?

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The layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere, where the ozone layer is located.

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What is the thermosphere?

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The layer of the atmosphere above the mesosphere, characterized by high temperatures and low density.

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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 contains the ozone layer.

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What are shooting stars?

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Shooting stars are meteors that burn up upon entering the Earth's atmosphere, primarily in the mesosphere.