Why does the thermosphere have the highest temperature of all the atmosphere layers
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The thermosphere is the first layer of the atmosphere where there are enough heavier molecules (oxygen) to absorb a significant anount of the Sun's radiation. Below the thermosphere, much of the heat is dissipated by convective currents. Although technically "hot", the gas in the thermosphere is so thin that it can pass little heat to other molecules, and loss of heat by radiation would still cool objects in this part of the atmosphere. the sun's radiation strikes it first
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What does nitrogen fixation accomplish
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It allows plants to use nitrogen to grow.
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Which chemical damages the protective ozone layer
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Chlorofluorocarbons damage the protective ozone layer.
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Starting billions of years ago algae lowered the levels in the atmosphere
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Carbon Dioxide
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Why does the thermosphere have the highest temperature of all atmosphere layers
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IT is closest to the sun
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Put the steps of the nitrogen cycle in order starting with the step that removes nitrogen from the atmosphere
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N2 molecules break apart via nitrogen-fixing bacteria. Other
living entities such as plants and animals ingest nitrogen in
nitrate-containing compounds. Organic matter decays via
decomposers.
N2 is formed via denitrifying bacteria.
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Most meteors burn up in which layer of the atmosphere even though it's the coldest layer
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mesophere
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The aurora borealis is caused by the what which is part of the Thermosphere
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ionosphere
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What is 99 percent of the atmosphere is made up of either oxygen or
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nitrogen
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What is the difference of the causes between a sea breeze and a land breeze
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The only difference - is the direction of flow. A sea breeze
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opposite direction.
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Which statement is true of jet streams
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The polar jet stream lies between the polar easterlies and trade winds
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Why does the thermosphere have the highest temperature of all the atmosphere layers
The thermosphere is the first layer of the atmosphere where there are enough heavier molecules (oxygen) to absorb a significant anount of the Sun's radiation. Below the thermosphere, much of the heat is dissipated by convective currents. Although technically "hot", the gas in the thermosphere is so thin that it can pass little heat to other molecules, and loss of heat by radiation would still cool objects in this part of the atmosphere. the sun's radiation strikes it first
What does nitrogen fixation accomplish
It allows plants to use nitrogen to grow.
Which chemical damages the protective ozone layer
Chlorofluorocarbons damage the protective ozone layer.
Starting billions of years ago algae lowered the levels in the atmosphere
Carbon Dioxide
Why does the thermosphere have the highest temperature of all atmosphere layers
IT is closest to the sun
Put the steps of the nitrogen cycle in order starting with the step that removes nitrogen from the atmosphere
N2 molecules break apart via nitrogen-fixing bacteria. Other
living entities such as plants and animals ingest nitrogen in
nitrate-containing compounds. Organic matter decays via
decomposers.
N2 is formed via denitrifying bacteria.
Most meteors burn up in which layer of the atmosphere even though it's the coldest layer
mesophere
The aurora borealis is caused by the what which is part of the Thermosphere
ionosphere
What is 99 percent of the atmosphere is made up of either oxygen or
nitrogen
What is the difference of the causes between a sea breeze and a land breeze
The only difference - is the direction of flow. A sea breeze
blows from the sea onto the land. A land breeze flows in the
opposite direction.
Which statement is true of jet streams
The polar jet stream lies between the polar easterlies and trade winds