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| mixture of gaseous elements and compounds that change throughout |
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| The__________ stays wrapped around Earth because of gravity. |
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- exosphere
- thermosphere
- mesosphere
- stratosphere
- troposphere
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| 5 layers of the atmosphere |
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| outer most layer that merges with space |
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| this layer of the atmosphere contains the fewest particles (hydrogen and helium) |
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| temperatures can range from 2,000 to 2,500 |
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| this is the hottest layer of the atmosphere |
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| meteors burn up in this layer of the atmosphere |
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- ozone layer is located here
- provides protection from the ultra violet rays of the sun
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- where life exists
- most (75%) of the air that makes up the atmosphere is found in the lowest layer
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| air pressure______ as altitude_____ |
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