Atmosphere Flashcard

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This gas makes up 21% of the atmosphere

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oxygen

Front

This gas makes up 78% of the atmosphere

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nitrogen

Front

Order the atmosphere layers from Earth to space: troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere.

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troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere

Front

This layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone: troposphere, thermosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere

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stratosphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is where weather occurs?

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troposphere

Front

The _______ in the Stratosphere protects us from harmful UV rays.

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ozone

Front

This process keeps Earth's temperature suitable for life.

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Greenhouse Effect

Front

Why is the ozone layer important?

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It absorbs ultraviolet radiation

Front

Why is the increase of Greenhouse gasses a big issue?

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It causes climate change and increase in the global temperature.

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The ozone layer protects us from

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UV rays