Intro to Meteorology Flashcard Review

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What is the magnetosphere and what role does it play in protecting Earth?

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The magnetosphere is the region around Earth dominated by its magnetic field, which protects the atmosphere from being blown away by charged particles emitted by the sun.

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In which layer of the atmosphere is the ozone located?

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The ozone is located in the stratosphere.

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What layer of the atmosphere is primarily responsible for weather phenomena?

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Weather occurs in the troposphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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List the layers of the atmosphere in order from the surface of the Earth to outer space.

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The layers of the atmosphere from bottom to top are: troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere.

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What is the composition of Earth's atmosphere in terms of major gases?

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Earth's atmosphere is composed of approximately 78% Nitrogen, 21% Oxygen, and 1% other gases.

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What is the significance of the troposphere in meteorology?

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The troposphere is significant in meteorology because it is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where all weather occurs.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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How does the stratosphere differ from the troposphere?

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The stratosphere is located above the troposphere and contains the ozone layer, which absorbs and scatters ultraviolet solar radiation.

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What is the role of the mesosphere in the atmosphere?

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The mesosphere is the layer of the atmosphere where temperatures decrease with altitude and is where most meteors burn up upon entering Earth's atmosphere.

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What happens in the thermosphere?

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In the thermosphere, temperatures increase significantly with altitude, and it is where the auroras occur and the International Space Station orbits.

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What is the exosphere and its significance?

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The exosphere is the outermost layer of the atmosphere, where atmospheric particles are so sparse that they can travel hundreds of kilometers without colliding with one another.