4.2.5 - Exosphere
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Practice Questions
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What gases are primarily found in the exosphere?
💡 Hint: Think about the lightest elements.
How high does the exosphere extend above the Earth?
💡 Hint: It's a very long distance!
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What is the main component of the exosphere?
💡 Hint: Consider the lightest elements in the atmosphere.
True or False: The exosphere helps to contain the Earth’s atmosphere.
💡 Hint: Think about how gases behave at different altitudes.
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Challenge Problems
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Investigate whether the presence of satellites alters the characteristics of the exosphere over time. Provide a theoretical approach to study this phenomenon.
💡 Hint: Consider observational data from satellite monitoring systems.
How would an increase in solar activity potentially impact the structure of the exosphere? Discuss your answer with evidence from solar physics.
💡 Hint: Look into how solar radiation varies and its previous effects on Earth’s atmosphere.
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