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Which of the following is NOT a function of the Earth's atmosphere?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Earth's atmosphere?
- Absorbing most cosmic rays and electromagnetic radiation from the sun
- Protecting us from the hostile environment of outer space
- Sustaining life on the planet
- Transmitting all wavelengths of light (correct)
What is the outermost layer of the Earth's atmosphere called?
What is the outermost layer of the Earth's atmosphere called?
- Mesosphere
- Exosphere (correct)
- Troposphere
- Stratosphere
What is the range of wavelengths for visible light?
What is the range of wavelengths for visible light?
- 800 nm to 2500 nm
- 1 mm to 100 km
- 300 nm to 400 nm
- 400 nm to 750 nm (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a potential health effect of exposure to cosmic rays?
Which of the following is NOT a potential health effect of exposure to cosmic rays?
Where do the auroras (Northern and Southern Lights) occur?
Where do the auroras (Northern and Southern Lights) occur?
What is the primary composition of the Earth's atmosphere?
What is the primary composition of the Earth's atmosphere?
Which layer of the atmosphere is known for containing the ozone layer?
Which layer of the atmosphere is known for containing the ozone layer?
What is the Kármán line?
What is the Kármán line?
What is the primary function of the ionosphere?
What is the primary function of the ionosphere?
Which layer of the atmosphere is known for having decreasing air pressure and temperature as you climb higher?
Which layer of the atmosphere is known for having decreasing air pressure and temperature as you climb higher?
What is the primary role of the environment in the context of environmental science?
What is the primary role of the environment in the context of environmental science?
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