Atmosphere

Front

In which layer of the atmosphere do most satellites orbit Earth? Options: stratosphere, mesosphere, exosphere, troposphere

Back

exosphere

Front

Airplanes fly in which layers of the atmosphere?

Back

troposphere and stratosphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

Back

stratosphere

Front

The ozone layer found in the stratosphere is important because

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it blocks UV light

Front

As altitude increases in the troposphere, the temperature

Back

decreases (gets colder)

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere protects us from meteors? Options: troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, exosphere

Back

mesosphere

Front

The layers of the atmosphere are classified (defined) according to changes in

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altitude and temperature

Front

When you climb a high mountain, you lose your breath more easily because

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amount of oxygen decreases

Front

In which layer of the atmosphere is the majority of water vapor (weather) found? Options: thermosphere, troposphere, stratosphere, exosphere

Back

troposphere

Front

Which of the lists below shows gases from most to least abundant in Earth's atmosphere?
Options: oxygen, nitrogen, argon, argon, nitrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, oxygen, argon

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nitrogen, oxygen, argon