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Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface?
Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface?
- Mesosphere
- Troposphere (correct)
- Thermosphere
- Stratosphere
Which gas makes up the majority of Earth's atmosphere?
Which gas makes up the majority of Earth's atmosphere?
- Water vapor
- Carbon dioxide
- Nitrogen (correct)
- Oxygen
What is the main function of the atmosphere?
What is the main function of the atmosphere?
- To maintain a stable climate
- To protect against solar radiation
- To regulate temperature (correct)
- To support life
What is the outermost layer of the atmosphere called?
What is the outermost layer of the atmosphere called?
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Which gas is responsible for the greenhouse effect?
Which gas is responsible for the greenhouse effect?
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Which layer of the atmosphere is responsible for protecting the Earth from harmful solar radiation and meteoroids?
Which layer of the atmosphere is responsible for protecting the Earth from harmful solar radiation and meteoroids?
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Which gas is the most abundant in Earth's atmosphere?
Which gas is the most abundant in Earth's atmosphere?
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Which layer of the atmosphere is responsible for the greenhouse effect?
Which layer of the atmosphere is responsible for the greenhouse effect?
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Which gas is present in traces in Earth's atmosphere?
Which gas is present in traces in Earth's atmosphere?
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Which layer of the atmosphere is the closest to the Earth's surface?
Which layer of the atmosphere is the closest to the Earth's surface?
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