Layers of the Atmosphere

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What is the primary function of the Earth's atmosphere?

Absorbing solar radiation

Which gas in the Earth's atmosphere is essential for human respiration and combustion reactions?

Oxygen

What is the role of Argon in the Earth's atmosphere?

Being chemically inert

How are the layers of the atmosphere classified?

<p>By their temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process does Nitrogen participate in within the Earth's atmosphere?

<p>Nitrogen Cycle conversion for plant use</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does weather mainly occur in the atmosphere?

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

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

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

In which layer of the atmosphere do space shuttles fly and auroras occur?

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

At what altitude does the exosphere merge into space?

<p>85 - 600 km</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the atmosphere is characterized by the constant motion of air causing turbulence?

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

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