Atmosphere

Front

What is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere?

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Nitrogen

Front

Which was the most common gas in the atmosphere when Earth first formed?

Back

Carbon Dioxide

Front

What is the second most abundant gas in the atmosphere?

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Oxygen

Front

In which layer of the atmosphere does the Aurora Borealis (or Northern Lights) occur?

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Thermosphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere merges with space?

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Exosphere

Front

What is the atmosphere?

Back

The layer of gases surrounding Earth, essential for life.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is the role of oxygen in the atmosphere?

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Oxygen is essential for respiration in most living organisms.

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What is the function of the ozone layer?

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

Front

What are the main layers of the atmosphere?

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Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the temperature trend in the troposphere?

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Temperature decreases with altitude in the troposphere.