Exploring Earth's Atmosphere
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Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface?

Troposphere

What is the main gas found in the troposphere?

Nitrogen

How high does the troposphere extend above sea level?

14.5 kilometers

Which layer of the atmosphere is known for containing the ozone layer?

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

What is the purpose of the ozone layer?

<p>To keep ultraviolet light out of the lower levels of the atmosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do most commercial airplanes fly in the atmosphere?

<p>Lower stratosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the atmosphere is the coldest?

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

What is the main function of the ionosphere?

<p>To provide the network necessary for radio transmission to work</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four layers of the Earth's atmosphere?

<p>The four layers of the Earth's atmosphere are the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, and thermosphere.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the starting point for the rocket mission described in the text?

<p>The starting point for the rocket mission is the troposphere.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the financial advice firm founded by Kevin?

<p>The financial advice firm founded by Kevin is called Newton Analytical.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest layer of the Earth's atmosphere?

<p>The highest layer of the Earth's atmosphere is the thermosphere.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of the troposphere?

<p>The main characteristic of the troposphere is that it contains the air we breathe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why won't the rocket mission described in the text leave the Earth's atmosphere?

<p>The rocket mission won't leave the Earth's atmosphere because the atmosphere actually extends hundreds of miles above the surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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