Layers of the Atmosphere

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What are the layers of the atmosphere in order from the Earth's surface to space?

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Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere.

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What is the primary characteristic of the Troposphere?

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It is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs and contains most of the water vapor.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary between a cold air mass and a warm air mass, where the cold air pushes the warm air upward.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is an air mass?

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An air mass is a large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity characteristics.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of air mass is characterized as 'continental tropical'?

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A continental tropical air mass is dry and warm.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the significance of the Stratosphere?

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The Stratosphere contains the ozone layer, which absorbs and scatters ultraviolet solar radiation.

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What happens in the Mesosphere?

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In the Mesosphere, temperatures decrease with altitude, and it is where most meteors burn up upon entering the atmosphere.

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What is the outermost layer of the atmosphere?

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The Exosphere is the outermost layer of the atmosphere, where atmospheric particles are so sparse that they can travel hundreds of kilometers without colliding with one another.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is the role of the Thermosphere?

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The Thermosphere is characterized by high temperatures and is where the auroras occur due to solar activity.