Atmosphere: Layers and Composition

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Where is the temperature the highest?

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In the desert.

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Where is the air pressure the greatest?

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Using this diagram, which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the earth? Options: troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere

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troposphere

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Which of the following is the correct order of the atmosphere layers from Earth to space? Options: troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere, troposphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere, stratosphere, thermosphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, troposphere, exosphere, troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, exosphere, thermosphere

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troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere

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What are the 2 most abundant gases in Earth's atmosphere? Options: carbon dioxide and oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitrogen, nitrogen and oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen

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nitrogen and oxygen

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Where you will find the ozone layer.

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stratosphere

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What is the function of the ozone layer?

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to block UV rays from getting to Earth

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James plans to climb to the top of Mount Everest. Which of the following statements about his climb will be the most accurate? Air pressure will rise and the temperature on a thermometer will increase., Air pressure will fall and the temperature on a thermometer will decrease., Air pressure will rise and the temperature on a thermometer will decrease., Air pressure and thermometer will not change.

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Air pressure will fall and the temperature on a thermometer will decrease.

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This gas makes up 78% of the atmosphere

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nitrogen

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This gas makes up 21% of the atmosphere

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oxygen