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Atmosphere Layers

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Troposphere the lowest region of the atmosphere
Stratosphere 2nd layer of the atmosphere
Mesosphere 3rd layer of the atmosphere
Thermosphere 4th layer of the atmosphere
Exosphere 5th layer of the atmosphere, last one before open space
Ozone Layer in the atmosphere that protects us from UV Rays, in the Stratosphere
O3 Ozone
O2 Oxygen we breathe
Layer that contains the majority of Earth's gases Troposphere
Layers where temp DECREASES as you rise in altitude Troposphere, Mesosphere
Layers where temp INCREASES as you rise in altitude Stratosphere, Thermosphere
About what percent of our atmosphere is made up of Oxygen? 21%
About what percent of our atmosphere is made up of Nitrogen? 78%
Meteorology the study of our atmosphere, atmospheric phenomena, and the effects of weather on our planet
Atmosphere Thin layer of air (gases) that forms a protective covering around Earth
Altitude The height of an object based on how far it is from ground-level
3 main things the Atmosphere does for us Provides life, Gives protection, Insulates from extreme temperatures
In which layer would you find clouds? Troposphere
Temperature How energized the particles are (how fast they are moving)
Heat What you FEEL when energy is transferred to you
Created by: AFrazierES8
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