Earth Atmosphere S23

Front

What layer of the atmosphere is the aurora located?

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Thermosphere

Front

What is convection?

Back

Convection is the primary way heat travels through liquids and gases.

Front

What protects us from harmful UV rays in the stratosphere?

Back

Ozone layer

Front

In which layer of the atmosphere is the ozone found?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?

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Troposphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the highest layer of the atmosphere?

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Exosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where most weather phenomena occur?

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Troposphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the role of the ozone layer?

Back

To absorb and protect the Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Front

What is the boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere called?

Back

Tropopause

Front

What is the main component of the atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen (approximately 78%)