The Atmosphere's Layers — Questions and answers

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What was Léon Teisserenc de Bort's job?

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  1. A ferry captain
  2. An ancient philosopher
  3. A French meteorologist ✓
  4. Taj's father

Answer: A French meteorologist

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What famous quote did De Bort think about?

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  1. "Look how thick the fog is getting!"
  2. "Each layer must have its own purpose."
  3. "The whole is greater than the sum of its parts." ✓
  4. "It's the very bottom layer we live in."

Answer: "The whole is greater than the sum of its parts."

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What amazing thing happened when De Bort's balloons reached about seven miles up?

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  1. The balloons burst.
  2. The temperature stopped dropping and began to rise. ✓
  3. They saw a shooting star.
  4. They reached outer space.

Answer: The temperature stopped dropping and began to rise.

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