Layers of the Atmosphere

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What is the ozone layer?

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A region of Earth's stratosphere that contains a high concentration of ozone (O3) and absorbs most of the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

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How does the ozone layer protect the Earth?

Back

It absorbs solar radiation and protects Earth from UV rays.

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What happens to temperature as altitude increases in the troposphere?

Back

As altitude increases, the temperature decreases.

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What is the layer above the stratosphere?

Back

Mesosphere.

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What percentage of the atmosphere is made up of gases other than nitrogen and oxygen?

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1%.

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Which layer of the atmosphere do we live in?

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Troposphere.

Front

What is the primary gas in the atmosphere?

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Nitrogen, making up about 78% of the atmosphere.

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What is the function of the thermosphere?

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It absorbs high-energy solar radiation and is where the auroras occur.

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What is the difference between the stratosphere and the troposphere?

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The troposphere is the lowest layer where weather occurs, while the stratosphere is above it and contains the ozone layer.

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What is the significance of the mesosphere?

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It is the layer where most meteoroids burn up upon entering the Earth's atmosphere.