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The atmosphere is divided into four layers, the mesosphere, troposphere, thermosphere, and stratosphere. Each layer has unique physical properties. Which of the following statements about the stratosphere is true?
At higher altitudes, the air pressure is lower.
Earth has moderate temperatures.
the troposphere
Planet A: 76% Nitrogen, 23% Oxygen, 1% Other
because of the pull of Earth’s gravity on air molecules
1%
The stratosphere is warmer at the top than at the bottom.
weight of air
The atmosphere exerts a force (pressure) on Earth. Why does the atmosphere exert pressure on Earth?
At higher altitudes, the air pressure is lower.
Earth has moderate temperatures.
the troposphere
Planet A: 76% Nitrogen, 23% Oxygen, 1% Other
because of the pull of Earth’s gravity on air molecules
1%
The stratosphere is warmer at the top than at the bottom.
weight of air
The atmosphere is divided into four layers. Which layer constitutes most of the total mass of the atmosphere?
At higher altitudes, the air pressure is lower.
Earth has moderate temperatures.
the troposphere
Planet A: 76% Nitrogen, 23% Oxygen, 1% Other
because of the pull of Earth’s gravity on air molecules
1%
The stratosphere is warmer at the top than at the bottom.
weight of air
The gases that make up Earth’s atmosphere are commonly referred to as air. Approximately what percentage of air is made up of gases other than nitrogen and oxygen?
At higher altitudes, the air pressure is lower.
Earth has moderate temperatures.
the troposphere
Planet A: 76% Nitrogen, 23% Oxygen, 1% Other
because of the pull of Earth’s gravity on air molecules
1%
The stratosphere is warmer at the top than at the bottom.
weight of air
A student is climbing a large mountain. When she makes it to the top of the mountain, she notices that it is more difficult to catch her breath. At higher elevations, why is it harder to breathe?
At higher altitudes, the air pressure is lower.
Earth has moderate temperatures.
the troposphere
Planet A: 76% Nitrogen, 23% Oxygen, 1% Other
because of the pull of Earth’s gravity on air molecules
1%
The stratosphere is warmer at the top than at the bottom.
weight of air
Earth’s atmosphere traps energy from the sun. Which is a direct result of the trapping of energy by Earth’s atmosphere?
At higher altitudes, the air pressure is lower.
Earth has moderate temperatures.
the troposphere
Planet A: 76% Nitrogen, 23% Oxygen, 1% Other
because of the pull of Earth’s gravity on air molecules
1%
The stratosphere is warmer at the top than at the bottom.
weight of air
At different places on Earth, depending on elevation, air pressure varies. What causes air pressure?
At higher altitudes, the air pressure is lower.
Earth has moderate temperatures.
the troposphere
Planet A: 76% Nitrogen, 23% Oxygen, 1% Other
because of the pull of Earth’s gravity on air molecules
1%
The stratosphere is warmer at the top than at the bottom.
weight of air
An astronomer studying planets outside our solar system has analyzed the atmospheres of four planets. Which of these planets’ atmospheres would be most able to support a colony of humans?
At higher altitudes, the air pressure is lower.
Earth has moderate temperatures.
the troposphere
Planet A: 76% Nitrogen, 23% Oxygen, 1% Other
because of the pull of Earth’s gravity on air molecules
1%
The stratosphere is warmer at the top than at the bottom.
weight of air
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