The Atmosphere Review

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What percentage of our atmosphere is made up of other gases such as argon, water vapor, and carbon dioxide?

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1% of the atmosphere is made up of other gases.

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This layer is where weather occurs.

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The troposphere is the layer where weather occurs.

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What is the process called when the sun's energy travels through space to warm the Earth?

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This process is called radiation.

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Choose the outermost layer of the atmosphere.

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The outermost layer of the atmosphere is the thermosphere.

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These winds blow west-to-east in the temperate region.

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The winds that blow west-to-east in the temperate region are called westerly winds.

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What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere?

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The lowest layer of the atmosphere is the troposphere.

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What is the layer above the troposphere?

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The layer above the troposphere is the stratosphere.

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What is the main gas in the Earth's atmosphere?

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The main gas in the Earth's atmosphere is nitrogen, making up about 78%.

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What is the term for the boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere?

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The boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere is called the tropopause.

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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.