Earths Atmosphere Flashcard

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What is the primary gas found in the Earth's atmosphere that is essential for human respiration?

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Oxygen is the primary gas essential for human respiration.

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What is the process called when hot air rises and cold air sinks?

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This process is called Convection.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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In which layer of the atmosphere do most meteorites burn up?

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Most meteorites burn up in the mesosphere.

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What happens to temperature with height in the thermosphere?

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Temperature increases with height in the thermosphere due to solar radiation.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

Front

At what elevation does the temperature equal 40C according to the diagram?

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The temperature equals 40C at an elevation of 130km.

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

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The lowest layer of the Earth's atmosphere is the troposphere.

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What is the main component of the Earth's atmosphere?

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The main component of the Earth's atmosphere is Nitrogen, making up about 78%.

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What is the role of the ozone layer in the stratosphere?

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The ozone layer protects life on Earth by absorbing harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.

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What is the boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere called?

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The boundary is called the tropopause.

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What phenomenon causes the weather we experience on Earth?

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Weather is primarily caused by the interactions in the troposphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6