Describing Earth's Atmosphere

Front

What is the most abundant gas in the troposphere that plays a key role in Earth's weather?

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Water Vapor

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is the name of the furthest layer from the Earth's surface?

Back

Exosphere

Front

What is the second most abundant gas in the atmosphere, making up 21%?

Back

Oxygen

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is the coldest?

Back

Mesosphere

Front

What phenomenon is created when ions from the sun strike air molecules?

Back

Auroras

Front

What layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?

Back

Troposphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What gas makes up about 78% of the Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the term for the boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere?

Back

Tropopause