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What are the layers of the atmosphere from Earth to outer space?
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Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesophere, Thermosphere, Exosphere
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Define Earth's Atmosphere.
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The layer of gases that surrounds the planet and makes conditions on Earth suitable for living things.
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In which atmospheric layer does weather occur?
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Troposphere
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Which atmospheric layer contains the ozone?
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Stratosphere
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Which atmospheric layer contains oxygen and nitrogen?
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All five layers
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What percentage of the Earth's atmosphere is nitrogen?
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78%
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What percentage of the Earth's atmosphere is oxygen?
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21%
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What percentage of the Earth's atmosphere is trace gases?
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1%
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Name one of the trace gases.
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Argon
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Which atmospheric layer is clasest to the Earth?
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Troposphere
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Which atmospheric layer is fartherest from the Earth?
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Exosphere
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Which atmospheric layer contains carnon dioxide and water vapor?
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The Troposphere
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What is the purpose of carbon dioxide and water vapor in the atmosphere?
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They are responsible for weather conditions.
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What is the chemical formula for oxygen gas?
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O2
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What is the chemical formula for nitrogen gas?
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N2
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