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Atmosphere & weather

Atmosphere & weather. Earth’s Atmosphere. Contains the oxygen needed for life Filters out much of the ultra violet radiation emitted from the Sun. Holds surface heat to the Earth Allows for weather (wind, rain) and water cycles Protects the Earth from small meteorites.

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Atmosphere & weather

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  1. Atmosphere & weather

  2. Earth’s Atmosphere • Contains the oxygen needed for life • Filters out much of the ultra violet radiation emitted from the Sun. • Holds surface heat to the Earth • Allows for weather (wind, rain) and water cycles • Protects the Earth from small meteorites

  3. Earth’s atmosphere Composition

  4. Earth’s Atmosphere layers • Made up of five distinct layers.

  5. Atmosphere on other planets • What is their atmosphere composed of? • Does it have any layers? • Any special features? • How thick is the atmosphere?

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