Earth's Atmosphere and Measurement Tools

The layer of gases that surrounds Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The second layer of Earth’s atmosphere, located above the troposphere.

A tool used to measure air pressure.

Gases (like carbon dioxide and methane) that trap heat in Earth’s atmosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

The lowest layer of the atmosphere where most weather events happen. 

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The boundary between the stratosphere and the mesosphere. 

The middle layer of the atmosphere, above the stratosphere and below the thermosphere. 

A high layer of the atmosphere where temperatures can get very hot. 

The region around Earth dominated by Earth’s magnetic field, protecting us from solar radiation. 

A zone in the stratosphere with high ozone concentration that absorbs harmful UV radiation.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-4