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Which layer of the atmosphere contains a small amount of ozone that absorbs ultraviolet light?
Which layer of the atmosphere contains a small amount of ozone that absorbs ultraviolet light?
- Exosphere
- Mesosphere
- Thermosphere
- Stratosphere (correct)
What is the function of the ozone layer in the atmosphere?
What is the function of the ozone layer in the atmosphere?
- To absorb ultraviolet light (correct)
- To trap heat similar to a greenhouse
- To regulate nitrogen levels
- To provide oxygen for respiration
Which of the following gases is NOT a greenhouse gas?
Which of the following gases is NOT a greenhouse gas?
- Nitrogen (correct)
- Carbon Dioxide
- Methane
- Water Vapor
What is the most common gas in Earth's atmosphere by percentage?
What is the most common gas in Earth's atmosphere by percentage?
Which gas is responsible for the majority of Earth's satellites orbiting in the exosphere?
Which gas is responsible for the majority of Earth's satellites orbiting in the exosphere?
What is the main cause of the artificial increase in Earth's average temperature according to the text?
What is the main cause of the artificial increase in Earth's average temperature according to the text?
Which gas acts like a natural sunscreen for Earth by absorbing ultraviolet light?
Which gas acts like a natural sunscreen for Earth by absorbing ultraviolet light?
What does the greenhouse effect primarily rely on to raise Earth's temperature?
What does the greenhouse effect primarily rely on to raise Earth's temperature?
In which layer of the atmosphere does the weather occur?
In which layer of the atmosphere does the weather occur?
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?
What is the main component of the atmosphere on Earth?
What is the main component of the atmosphere on Earth?
In which layer of the atmosphere is the International Space Station's orbit located?
In which layer of the atmosphere is the International Space Station's orbit located?
At what altitude does the thermosphere begin?
At what altitude does the thermosphere begin?
Which layer of the atmosphere is designated as the coldest?
Which layer of the atmosphere is designated as the coldest?
What percentage of the atmosphere's water vapor is found in the troposphere?
What percentage of the atmosphere's water vapor is found in the troposphere?
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