Earth's Atmosphere

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

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Nitrogen

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

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troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere

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What is conduction?

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Heat transfer through direct contact.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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True or False: Temperature in the stratosphere warms as altitude increases.

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True

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What are the two most abundant gases in Earth's atmosphere?

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Nitrogen and Oxygen

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What is the role of the ozone layer?

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It protects Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

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What is convection?

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Heat transfer through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is radiation?

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Heat transfer through electromagnetic waves.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What is the troposphere?

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The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather occurs.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the stratosphere?

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The layer above the troposphere, containing the ozone layer.