Earth's Atmosphere Review

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In what layer of Earth's atmosphere do meteors burn up?

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Mesosphere

Front

What is the percentage of oxygen in Earth's atmosphere?

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21%

Front

This exists in three forms and causes sun tans and skin cancer.

Back

Ultraviolet Radiation

Front

In which layer does the energy from the sun strike gas molecules, causing them to glow (auroras)?

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Thermosphere

Front

What is the correct order of the atmosphere layers from Earth to space?

Back

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere closest to Earth's surface?

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Troposphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?

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Troposphere

Front

What is the layer above the troposphere?

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Stratosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere that contains the ozone layer?

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Stratosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where the temperature decreases with altitude?

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Mesosphere