Atmosphere Composition and Layers

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What is the primary force that holds the atmosphere in place?

Gravity (correct)

Solar wind

Wind

Magnetic field

What is the name of the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?

Troposphere (correct)

Stratosphere

Thermosphere

Mesosphere

What percentage of the atmosphere's water vapor is contained in the troposphere?

100%

99% (correct)

50%

75%

What is the name of the layer of the atmosphere that contains the ozone layer?

Stratosphere Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the mesosphere?

To burn up meteors Signup and view all the answers

What is the height range of the thermosphere?

50-440 miles Signup and view all the answers

What is located in the thermosphere?

The International Space Station's orbit Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the atmosphere is where the atmosphere merges with outer space?

Exosphere Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the atmosphere is made up of nitrogen gas?

78% Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ozone layer?

To protect Earth from ultraviolet light Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the greenhouse effect?

An increase in Earth's temperature Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the depletion of the ozone layer?

The use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's) Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of oxygen gas in the atmosphere?

20.95% Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the artificial increase in Earth's average temperature?

Global warming Signup and view all the answers

Where do most of Earth's satellites orbit?

Exosphere Signup and view all the answers

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