Set: Layers of the Atmosphere

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TroposphereRain, snow, storms and most clouds occur in this layer
TroposphereThe layer of the atmosphere that we live in.
StratosphereThe ozone layer that absorbs ultraviolet radiation
MesosphereMost meteoroids burn in this layer of the atmsophere
ThermosphereAbove 80 km and extends to space, it has no definite outer limit.
IonosphereReflects radio waves back to Earth.
IonosphereThe layer of Earth's atmsophere that the aurora borealis occurs in.
ExospherePHone calls and tv pictures reach us by way of communications in this layer of the atmosphere.
Van Allen BeltAKA the magnetosphere
Van Allen BeltProtects living things from cosmic and solar radiation
Van Allen BeltComposed of protons and electrons from the Sun.
StratosphereAir planes travel in this layer
TroposphereConditions affecting Earth's weather occur here.
StratosphereProtections from severe burning from sunlight occurs here.
MesosphereShooting stars known as meteors burn up in this layer.
HeterosphereThermosphere, Ionosphere, Exosphere, Van Allen Belt
HomosphereTroposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere

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Created October 1, 2009
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