Practice Mesosphere (4.3.3) - Atmosphere

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Question 1.
What is the altitude range of the mesosphere?
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Think about the distance of the mesosphere above sea level.
Question 2.
What happens to meteors in the mesosphere?
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Consider what makes a shooting star visible.
3Question 3.
What is the primary function of the mesosphere?
- Provides breathable air
- Is where meteors burn up
- Houses commercial flights
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Think about where shooting stars occur.
4Question 4.
True or False: The temperature in the mesosphere increases with altitude.
- True
- False
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Recall how temperature changes as you rise through the atmospheric layers.
Question 5.
Discuss how the mesosphere's temperature gradient might affect atmospheric satellite operations.
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Think about how heat affects the behavior of gases in the atmosphere.
Question 6.
Explain the potential consequences if the mesosphere were not present.
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Consider the protection it offers against celestial objects.

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