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What is the primary composition of the Earth's atmosphere?

• 95% oxygen and 5% nitrogen

• 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen

• 21% nitrogen and 78% carbon dioxide

• 50% nitrogen and 50% oxygen

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is closest to the surface?

• Stratosphere

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

What layer contains the ozone layer?

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

In which layer does temperature increase with altitude?

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

Which layer is characterized by extremely low temperatures?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Exosphere

Where does the temperature significantly rise due to the absorption of solar radiation?

• Thermosphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

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Which layer merges gradually with the vacuum of space?

• Exosphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

How does atmospheric pressure change as altitude increases?

• Decreases then increases

• Decreases continuously

• Remains constant

• Increases then decreases

In which layer is the air density extremely low, allowing gases to escape into space?

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Exosphere

The main purpose of the text titled "Earth's Atmosphere: A closer look" is to:

• Persuade readers to take action against air pollution

• Describe the composition and structure of Earth's atmosphere.

• Detail the history of scientific research about the atmosphere.

• Entertain by highlighting bizarre facts about the atmosphere