A terrestrial atmosphere is an amazing, complex feature. We tend to consider it

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A terrestrial atmosphere is an amazing, complex feature. We tend to consider it to be composed of four primary layers, defined by what parts of the EM spectrum they interact with. Ultraviolet light is mainly absorbed in the ___, a layer that exists only on the planet ___ among the terrestrial planets. The topmost layer tends to mainly absorb ___, and protects us from the high energy they carry. On the other hand, greenhouse gases reside mainly in the ___, trapping the energy of sunlight and warming our planet.

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1.Ozone, ( which is about 22-25km above the surface of the earth)

2.Earth

3. Ultraviolet radiation

4. Troposphere

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