What is the primary function of the Earth's atmosphere?

Understanding Earth's Atmosphere

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Sophia Harris
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To allow breathing
To produce water
To provide light
To create gravity
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface?
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Troposphere
Thermosphere
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main role of the ozone layer in the stratosphere?
To produce oxygen
To regulate temperature
To filter ultraviolet rays
To create weather patterns
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which layer of the atmosphere is known for having the coldest temperatures?
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
Troposphere
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which layer do space shuttles orbit the Earth?
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What phenomenon occurs in the thermosphere?
Rainfall
Tornadoes
Auroras
Hurricanes
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary cause of atmospheric contamination?
Animal respiration
Natural disasters
Human activities
Volcanic eruptions
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