Layers of the Atmosphere

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the layers of the atmosphere?
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The atmosphere is divided into five main layers: Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, and Exosphere.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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 most of the water vapor is found.
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3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Stratosphere?
Back
The Stratosphere is the second layer of the atmosphere, located above the Troposphere, and contains the ozone layer.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Mesosphere?
Back
The Mesosphere is the third layer of the atmosphere, where temperatures are the coldest and meteors burn up upon entry.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Thermosphere?
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The Thermosphere is the fourth layer of the atmosphere, characterized by high temperatures and the presence of the ionosphere.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Exosphere?
Back
The Exosphere is the outermost layer of the atmosphere, where atmospheric particles are very sparse and can escape into space.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the main gas in the atmosphere?
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Nitrogen makes up about 78% of the Earth's atmosphere.
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