Layers of the Atmosphere Flashcards

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Q

What is the Exosphere?

A

The exosphere is the uppermost layer, where the atmosphere thins out and merges with interplanetary space.

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2
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Where is the Exosphere located?

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Directly above the Thermosphere.

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3
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What is the Troposphere?

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This layer provides most of our weather.

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4
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How much of Earth’s air does the Troposphere contain?

A

4/5

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5
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What does the name Troposphere come from?

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A Greek word that refers to mixing.

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6
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Where is the Thermosphere?

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On top of the Mesosphere.

Below the Exosphere.

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7
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Where is the Stratosphere?

A

On top of the Troposphere.

Under the Mesosphere.

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8
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Where is the Troposphere?

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Under the Stratosphere.

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9
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What is the Stratosphere?

A

This layer includes the ozone layer, which blocks much of the sun’s harmful ultra-violet rays.

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10
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What is the Mesosphere?

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Cold and meteors burn up in this layer.

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11
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In what layer in the atmosphere do weather balloons go?

A

Stratosphere

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