Atmospheric Layers

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What is the Green House Effect?

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The Green House Effect is the process by which certain gases in the atmosphere trap thermal energy, causing the Earth's surface to heat up.

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What is Ozone?

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Ozone is a gas found in the stratosphere that absorbs solar energy in the form of ultraviolet radiation, protecting living organisms on Earth.

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What does Altitude mean?

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Altitude refers to the height of an object above the Earth's surface.

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What is the Exosphere?

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The Exosphere is the outermost layer of the atmosphere that merges with space and is where phenomena like the Aurora Borealis occur.

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What is the Atmosphere?

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The Atmosphere is the mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth, essential for life.

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What is the Troposphere?

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The Troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs and where we live.

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What is the Stratosphere?

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The Stratosphere is the layer of the atmosphere above the Troposphere, containing the ozone layer.

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What is Air Pressure?

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Air Pressure is the force exerted by the weight of air above a surface, affecting weather and climate.

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What is the Thermosphere?

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The Thermosphere is a layer of the atmosphere characterized by high temperatures and the presence of ionized gases.

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What is the role of the Ozone Layer?

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The Ozone Layer protects the Earth by absorbing harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.