Earth's Atmosphere

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What is the atmosphere?

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Layer of gases that surround the Earth.

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What layer of the Earth's atmosphere is the layer next to the Earth?

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Troposphere.

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What is the ozone layer?

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A portion of the Earth's atmosphere that protects the Earth from radiation.

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What layer of the Earth's atmosphere has a very thin atmosphere, but can also become very hot?

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Thermosphere.

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In what layer of the Earth's atmosphere do satellites orbit?

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Exosphere.

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What is the highest layer of the Earth's atmosphere?

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Exosphere.

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What is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?

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Troposphere.

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What gas is most abundant in the Earth's atmosphere?

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Nitrogen.

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What is the purpose of the ozone layer?

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

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What layer of the atmosphere is above the troposphere?

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Stratosphere.