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Using the following link [http://www.windows2universe.org/earth/Atmosphere/layers.html Our Atmosphere] answer the following problems found within this website: 1. Write some basic information about the layers of the earth’s atmosphere (click on the layer for more specific information) 2. Define temperature, pressure, precipitation. [HINT: click on the weather link] 3. What is wind and how do speed and direction play a part in weather? 4. Where is the ozone layer located? 5. Describe ozone. 6. In which layer of the atmosphere can the earth’s coldest temperatures be found? 7. What special clouds can be found in the mesosphere? 8. What layer of the atmosphere does the space shuttle and space station orbit? 9. Describe an aurora and which layer of the atmosphere most are found. 10. Which layer of the atmosphere is the most difficult to measure scientifically? Explain.

Basic Facts about the Atmosphere

Select one of the following articles and write a brief report(about half a page) to your class about the topic. 1. [http://eo.ucar.edu/spotlight/ozone/index.html] 2. [http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081117193013.htm] 3. [http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/10/101014171146.htm] 4. [http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111026143813.htm] 5. [http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/100722092227.htm] 6. [http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080812213935.htm]

READ AND REPORT

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Earth's Atmosphere is divided into layers

Study the graph above and make a hypothesis about the relationship between layers and temperatures. See if you notice any patterns.

Analyze the Graph

Look at the graph of the atmosphere. Remember the independent variable is always graphed on the x-axis. Based on this information, create a data table showing how the temperature changes as the altitude changes. Hint: You will only have 1 trial for the dependent variable and no calculation column.

Make a data table

[http://frobinett.edublogs.org/2011/02/11/the-layers-of-the-atmosphere-and-red-bull/ Read the blog entry by clicking here] and then read about the Red Bull Stratos Stunt.

Skydiving in the Stratosphere??

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