#6: The Atmosphere Around You

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What is the atmosphere?

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A layer of gas surrounding a planet or moon.

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What does the ozone layer do?

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It protects us from ultra violet radiation.

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What layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

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Stratosphere.

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What is the layer of the atmosphere closest to the ground?

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Troposphere.

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What gases mostly compose the Earth’s atmosphere?

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Nitrogen and Oxygen.

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What is the function of the troposphere?

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It is where weather occurs and where we live.

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What is the stratosphere known for?

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It contains the ozone layer that protects us from UV radiation.

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What is the mesosphere?

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

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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 exosphere?

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The outermost layer of the atmosphere, where atmospheric particles are so sparse that they can travel hundreds of kilometers without colliding.