Students should be able to explain the layers of the atmosphere, including the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, and thermosphere, as well as identify the main gases present such as nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, argon, and water vapor. They should also describe the ozone layer and the natural greenhouse effect.

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Students should be able to explain the layers of the atmosphere, including the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, and thermosphere, as well as identify the main gases present such as nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, argon, and water vapor. They should also describe the ozone layer and the natural greenhouse effect

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• You need to be able to students should be able to explain the layers of the atmosphere, including the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, and thermosphere, as well as identify the main gases present such as nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, argon, and water vapor. They should also describe the ozone layer and the natural greenhouse effect.
• The key ideas to know are Describe, Identify, and Explain.
• Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.