1.2 - Layers of the Atmosphere
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Practice Questions
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What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere?
💡 Hint: Think about where weather happens.
Which layer contains the ozone layer?
💡 Hint: It helps protect us from UV radiation.
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What is the highest layer of the atmosphere?
💡 Hint: Think about where Earth ends and space begins.
True or False: The Stratosphere experiences decreasing temperatures with altitude.
💡 Hint: What layer absorbs UV rays?
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Discuss how the temperature gradient varies across the layers of the atmosphere and its implications for climatic conditions on Earth.
💡 Hint: Consider how temperature affects weather and life conditions.
Evaluate the role of the ozone layer in the Stratosphere and discuss what happens when it is depleted.
💡 Hint: Think about how UV radiation affects life.
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