Atmosphere

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What is the thermosphere?

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The thermosphere is the layer of the atmosphere above the mesosphere, characterized by high temperatures and the presence of the ionosphere, where auroras occur.

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What are the layers of the atmosphere from top to bottom?

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The layers of the atmosphere from top to bottom are: thermosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, and troposphere.

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Where do meteors begin to burn up?

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Meteors begin to burn up in the mesosphere, which is located above the stratosphere and below the thermosphere.

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Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

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The ozone layer is located in the stratosphere, which is the second layer of the atmosphere.

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What is the stratosphere?

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The stratosphere is the layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere and below the mesosphere, known for containing the ozone layer.

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What is the role of the ozone layer?

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The ozone layer protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.

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What phenomena can be observed in the thermosphere?

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The aurora borealis (Northern Lights) can be observed in the thermosphere.

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What is the difference between the troposphere and the stratosphere?

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The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs, while the stratosphere is above it and contains the ozone layer.

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What is the mesosphere?

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The mesosphere is the layer of the atmosphere above the stratosphere and below the thermosphere, where temperatures decrease with altitude.

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What happens to temperature in the thermosphere?

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In the thermosphere, temperatures increase significantly with altitude due to the absorption of high-energy solar radiation.