Describing Earth's Atmosphere

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What are auroras?

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Colors of light created when ions from the sun strike air molecules.

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What is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere?

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Nitrogen.

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What role does water vapor play in the troposphere?

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It plays a key role in Earth's weather.

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What helped form Earth's ancient atmosphere?

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Volcanic ash.

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Why do hikers carry oxygen when climbing high mountains?

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Air pressure decreases as altitude increases.

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What is the primary component of Earth's atmosphere?

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Nitrogen, making up about 78%.

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What is the function of ozone in the atmosphere?

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Ozone absorbs harmful UV radiation from the sun.

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What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

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Air pressure decreases.

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What is the significance of water vapor in weather patterns?

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It is essential for cloud formation and precipitation.

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What are the layers of Earth's atmosphere?

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Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere.

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