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What is the thermosphere?

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The thermosphere is the layer of the atmosphere located above the mesosphere and below the exosphere, characterized by high temperatures and where the International Space Station orbits.

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What is the stratosphere?

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The stratosphere is the layer of the atmosphere located between the troposphere and mesosphere, known for containing the ozone layer which absorbs and scatters ultraviolet solar radiation.

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What happens to temperature as you go higher in the troposphere?

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As you go higher in the troposphere, the temperature generally decreases.

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Where do meteors begin to burn up?

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Meteors begin to burn up in the mesosphere, which is located above the stratosphere.

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What is the relationship between altitude and air pressure?

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As altitude increases, air pressure decreases. Therefore, standing at the bottom of a mountain means experiencing higher air pressure.

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What is 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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What is the mesosphere?

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The mesosphere is the layer of the atmosphere above the stratosphere and below the thermosphere, where temperatures decrease with altitude.

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What is the exosphere?

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The exosphere is the outermost layer of the atmosphere, where the air is extremely thin and merges with outer space.

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How does the temperature change in the thermosphere?

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In the thermosphere, temperature increases with altitude due to the absorption of high-energy solar radiation.

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What is the ozone layer?

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The ozone layer is a region within the stratosphere that contains a high concentration of ozone (O3) molecules, which protect the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation.