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Where is the infamous ozone layer found?
Where is the infamous ozone layer found?
- Troposphere
- Mesosphere
- Stratosphere (correct)
- Thermosphere
In which layer of the atmosphere do temperatures get colder as you climb higher?
In which layer of the atmosphere do temperatures get colder as you climb higher?
- Stratosphere
- Mesosphere
- Troposphere (correct)
- Thermosphere
At what height does the mesosphere extend to above our planet?
At what height does the mesosphere extend to above our planet?
- 85 km (53 miles) (correct)
- 50 km (31 miles)
- 311 to 621 miles
- 1,000 km (621 miles)
Where do commercial passenger jets fly due to a smoother ride from lower turbulence?
Where do commercial passenger jets fly due to a smoother ride from lower turbulence?
In which layer of the atmosphere do temperatures once again grow colder as you rise up through it?
In which layer of the atmosphere do temperatures once again grow colder as you rise up through it?
Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is the lowest?
Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is the lowest?
What is the main function of the atmosphere in protecting life on Earth?
What is the main function of the atmosphere in protecting life on Earth?
At approximately what altitude does the troposphere extend to?
At approximately what altitude does the troposphere extend to?
Which layer of the atmosphere gradually fades away into interplanetary space?
Which layer of the atmosphere gradually fades away into interplanetary space?
What is the greenhouse effect primarily responsible for?
What is the greenhouse effect primarily responsible for?
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