Earth's Atmosphere

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What layer of Earth’s atmosphere does weather occur in?

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Troposphere

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What is the primary gas found in the atmosphere of Earth?

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Nitrogen

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Which gas in the atmosphere provides protection from harmful ultraviolet light?

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Ozone (O3)

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How do atmospheric greenhouse gases help heat the atmosphere?

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By absorbing infrared radiation released by Earth.

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What happens to the density of air as altitude increases in the troposphere?

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Density decreases as altitude increases.

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What is the composition of Earth's atmosphere primarily made up of?

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About 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen.

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What role does ozone play in the atmosphere?

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Ozone absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation from the Sun.

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What is the function of the stratosphere?

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It contains the ozone layer and is where commercial jets fly.

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What is the thermosphere known for?

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It is the layer where the auroras occur and where the International Space Station orbits.

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What is the significance of the mesosphere?

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It is the layer where most meteors burn up upon entering the atmosphere.