Atmospheric layers

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What is the ozone layer?

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A region of Earth's stratosphere that contains a high concentration of ozone (O3) and absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.

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In which layer of the atmosphere do we live?

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Troposphere.

Front

What is the primary component of Earth's atmosphere?

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Air, which is a mixture of gases including nitrogen, oxygen, and small amounts of other gases.

Front

Where is the ozone layer located?

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In the stratosphere.

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What is air pressure?

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The force that air exerts on a surface or object.

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What are the main layers of the atmosphere?

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Troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere.

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

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Temperature decreases with altitude.

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What is the function of the stratosphere?

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It contains the ozone layer, which protects life on Earth by absorbing harmful UV radiation.

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What is the mesosphere?

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The layer of the atmosphere above the stratosphere where temperature decreases with altitude.

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What is the thermosphere known for?

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It is the layer of the atmosphere where the temperature increases significantly with altitude and contains the ionosphere.