Layers of Atmosphere Flashcard

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What are the layers of the atmosphere in order from the Earth's surface to space?

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The layers of the atmosphere in order are: Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, and Exosphere.

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What is the primary characteristic that scientists use to separate the layers of the atmosphere?

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Scientists primarily separate the layers of the atmosphere based on temperature.

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What happens to temperature in the Stratosphere as altitude increases?

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In the Stratosphere, temperature increases with altitude.

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What is the coldest layer of the atmosphere?

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The coldest layer of the atmosphere is the Mesosphere.

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What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

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As altitude increases, air pressure decreases.

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Which layer of the atmosphere contains the weather we experience?

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The layer of the atmosphere that contains the weather we experience is the Troposphere.

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What is the significance of the Ozone layer, and where is it located?

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The Ozone layer is significant for absorbing harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation and is located within the Stratosphere.

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What is the highest layer of the atmosphere?

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The highest layer of the atmosphere is the Exosphere.

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What is the temperature trend in the Thermosphere?

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In the Thermosphere, temperature increases significantly with altitude.

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What is the boundary between the Troposphere and the Stratosphere called?

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The boundary between the Troposphere and the Stratosphere is called the Tropopause.