Atmospheric Layers

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What is the Thermosphere?

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The Thermosphere is the layer of the atmosphere that merges with space and is known for phenomena like the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights).

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What is Air Pressure?

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Air Pressure is the measure of the force with which air molecules push on a surface.

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What is the Green House Effect?

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The Green House Effect refers to gases in the atmosphere that trap thermal energy, causing the Earth's surface to heat up.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

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What happens in the Mesosphere?

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The Mesosphere is the middle layer of the atmosphere where meteors burn up upon entering.

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What is the Atmosphere?

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The Atmosphere is the mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the Exosphere?

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The Exosphere is the outermost layer of the atmosphere, where the atmosphere merges with outer space.

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What is the Stratosphere?

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The Stratosphere is the second layer of the atmosphere, located above the Troposphere and below the Mesosphere, and contains the ozone layer.

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What is the Ozone Layer?

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The Ozone Layer is a region within the Stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.

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What is the role of the Troposphere?

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The Troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs and where most of the Earth's air mass is found.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the difference between the Troposphere and the Stratosphere?

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The Troposphere is where weather occurs, while the Stratosphere contains the ozone layer and is above the Troposphere.