Earth's Atmosphere

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What is the layer of the atmosphere where most of Earth's weather occurs?

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The troposphere, which is the lowest layer.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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In which layer of the atmosphere does temperature generally increase with altitude?

Back

The stratosphere.

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to space?

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The exosphere.

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere has the greatest air pressure?

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The troposphere.

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What percentage of the atmosphere is made up of oxygen?

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21%.

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What is the outermost layer of the atmosphere called?

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The exosphere.

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What is the layer of the atmosphere that lies between the troposphere and the thermosphere?

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The stratosphere.

Front

What is the main gas in the atmosphere that makes up about 78%?

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Nitrogen.

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What layer of the atmosphere is known for containing the ozone layer?

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The stratosphere.

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What is the layer of the atmosphere where meteors burn up?

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The mesosphere.