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Layers of the atmosphere - Study Flashcards

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1
Q

What is the third layer of the atmosphere?

A

Mesosphere

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2
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What is the first layer of the atmosphere?

A

Troposphere

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3
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Which layer contains the Ozone Layer?

A

Stratosphere

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4
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What is the second layer of the atmosphere?

A

Stratosphere

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5
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What is the last layer of the atmosphere?

A

Thermosphere

Exosphere and Ionosphere

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6
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The coldest temperatures in the atmosphere occur in which layer?

A

Mesosphere

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7
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The hottest temperatures in the atmosphere occur in which layer?

A

Thermosphere

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8
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In which layer of the atmosphere do meteors burn up?

A

Mesosphere

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9
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Which layer of the atmosphere contains weather?

A

Troposphere

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10
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What causes the temperature to increase with height through the stratosphere?

A

Ozone Layer

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11
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What is the basis for dividing the atmosphere into four layers?

A

Temperature Variation (Change)

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12
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In which layer do “Auroras” happen?

A

Thermosphere

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13
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What is the purpose of the Ozone Layer?

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To protect us from UV radiation

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14
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True or False: Airplanes, jets, and weather balloons can go up past the stratosphere.

A

False

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Which layer of the atmosphere is located above the troposphere and below the mesosphere?

A

Stratosphere

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16
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Does the temperature increase or decrease as you go up through the stratosphere?

A

Increase

17
Q

What is the boundary between the mesosphere and the thermosphere called?

A

Mesopause

18
Q

True or False: The International Space Station orbits Earth in the thermosphere.

A

True

19
Q

What force keeps the atmosphere surrounding Earth?

A

Gravity

20
Q

Which layer of the atmosphere is the most dense?

A

Troposphere

21
Q

Which layer of the atmosphere is the layer in which gases continuously mix?

A

Troposphere

22
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What is the boundary between the mesosphere and the stratosphere called?

A

Stratospause

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