Atmosphere Review

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What are the two main gases that make up the composition of our air?

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Nitrogen and Oxygen.

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Which layer of the atmosphere is the most dense?

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Troposphere.

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What is the process called when the surface of water is warmed by the Sun?

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Radiation.

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What is the coldest layer of the atmosphere where meteors burn up?

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Mesosphere.

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What is the highest layer of the atmosphere?

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Exosphere.

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What is the primary function of the ozone layer?

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To protect Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

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What is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?

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Troposphere.

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What is convection?

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

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is the thermosphere known for?

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It is known for its high temperatures and the presence of the ionosphere.