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Five Layers Of The Earths Atmosphere

Description

Memorize the five layers of the earths atmosphere

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Subject

Science

Level

10th Grade

Created

11/12/2016

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Term

Troposphere

Definition

The closest layer to earths surface; where weather occurs

Term

Stratosphere

Definition

Above the Troposphere; contains the ozone layer

Term

Mesosphere

Definition

As in the Troposphere; temperature increases as altitude increases

Term

Thermospshere

Definition

Temperatures can reach up to 2000*C

Term

Exosphere

Definition

Extends to heights greater than 10,000 km above earths surface