Our Atmosphere

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The atmospheric layer closest to the Earth where weather happens.

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Troposphere

Front

The atmospheric layer that is the coldest. Meteors burn up in this layer.

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Mesosphere

Front

The atmospheric layer that is the farthest from Earth and is also the hottest.

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Thermosphere

Front

The atmospheric layer where the ozone layer is located. It is the second closest to the Earth.

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Stratosphere

Front

The protective layer in the atmosphere that protects Earth from ultraviolet radiation.

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Ozone Layer

Front

A natural situation in which heat is retained in Earth's atmosphere due to certain gases. It makes it so Earth is warm enough for life.

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Greenhouse effect

Front

A compound that was used in refrigerants and aerosols like spray paint. These are the biggest reason for the ozone layer.

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Chloroflourocarbons

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A change in global or regional climate patterns, largely attributed to the increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere due to the burning of fossil fuels.

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Climate Change

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Gases that trap in heat such as water vapor, carbon dioxide, and methane.

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Greenhouse gases

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Which gas is the most abundant in the atmosphere? (78%)

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Nitrogen