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Atmosphere Composition and Structure Quiz

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What is the dominant gas in the lower atmosphere?

Nitrogen (correct)
Oxygen
Argon
Carbon dioxide

What is the name of the upper layer of the atmosphere?

Troposphere
Turbopause
Homosphere
Heterosphere (correct)

At what altitude does the troposphere extend to?

13 km
11 km (correct)
8 miles
7 miles

What is the chemical composition of the homosphere characterized by?

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Which layer of the atmosphere is known as the 'weather layer'?

<p>Troposphere (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Dominant Gas in Lower Atmosphere?

Nitrogen is the dominant gas in the lower atmosphere.

Upper Layer of Atmosphere?

The heterosphere is the upper layer of the atmosphere.

Troposphere Altitude?

The troposphere extends to an altitude of approximately 11 km.

Homosphere Composition?

Chemical composition characterized by the same mixture of gases.

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'Weather Layer'?

The troposphere is known as the 'weather layer'.