Earths Atmosphere

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

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Nitrogen

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What is the second most abundant gas in Earth’s atmosphere?

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Oxygen

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In which layer of the atmosphere do the northern lights occur?

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Thermosphere

Front

What is the third most abundant gas in Earth’s atmosphere?

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Argon

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Which layer of the atmosphere experiences severe storms and tornadoes?

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Troposphere

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What is the primary function of the atmosphere?

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To protect life on Earth by blocking harmful solar radiation and maintaining temperature.

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What are the main layers of the Earth's atmosphere?

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Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere.

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What gas is essential for human respiration?

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Oxygen.

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What is the role of the ozone layer?

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To absorb most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.

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What is the temperature trend in the troposphere?

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Temperature decreases with altitude.