Layers of the Atmosphere

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the composition of the Earth's atmosphere in terms of nitrogen and oxygen?
Back
78% of the Earth's atmosphere is nitrogen and 21% is oxygen.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In which layer of the atmosphere do meteors burn up?
Back
Meteors burn up in the mesosphere.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?
Back
The ozone layer is a sublayer of the stratosphere.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In which layer of the atmosphere do all weather events occur?
Back
All weather events occur in the troposphere.
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5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why is the ozone layer important for life on Earth?
Back
The ozone layer shields the Earth from ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the main layers of the Earth's atmosphere in order from the surface to space?
Back
The main layers are: Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, and Exosphere.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the temperature trend in the troposphere as altitude increases?
Back
In the troposphere, temperature decreases with increasing altitude.
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