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?

    <p>Stratosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the mesosphere?

    <p>To burn up meteors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the height range of the thermosphere?

    <p>50-440 miles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is located in the thermosphere?

    <p>The International Space Station's orbit</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Exosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>78%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the ozone layer?

    <p>To protect Earth from ultraviolet light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the greenhouse effect?

    <p>An increase in Earth's temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of oxygen gas in the atmosphere?

    <p>20.95%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Global warming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do most of Earth's satellites orbit?

    <p>Exosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

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