Earth's Atmosphere

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What are the layers of Earth's atmosphere in order from bottom to top?

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Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere.

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In which layer of Earth’s atmosphere does weather occur?

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Troposphere.

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What causes discomfort in your ears when you travel up into the mountains?

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The low pressure in the mountains.

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Which layer of the atmosphere has a temperature that generally increases with altitude?

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Stratosphere.

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What is the most common gas in the atmosphere?

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Nitrogen.

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What is the primary 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, which protects us from harmful UV radiation.

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What happens to air pressure as you go higher in the atmosphere?

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Air pressure decreases.

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What is the Mesosphere?

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It is the layer of the atmosphere where meteors burn up upon entering.

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What is the Thermosphere?

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It is a layer of the atmosphere characterized by high temperatures and the presence of the ionosphere.