atmosphere

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what is the blanket of air surrounding the earth

atmosphere

what are the 2 main gases in the atmosphere

nitrogen and oxygen

what is the earths atmosphere held in place by

gravity

what is the condition of air around us

weather

what are the four factors that cause weather

temperature, moisture, air pressure, and wind

what are the 4 main layers of the atmosphere

troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, and thermosphere

the thermosphere consist of what 2 layers

ionosphere, and exosphere

what is the middle later of the atmosphere

mesosphere

solar energy is converted into heat here

thermosphere

this is a layer of the thermosphere where radio waves bounce off

ionosphere

contains the ozone layer

stratosphere

where weather occurs

troposphere

satellites are often found in this layer

exosphere