Practice Composition Of The Atmosphere (1.1) - Chapter: Atmosphere and Climate Change

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Question 1.
What gas makes up the majority of the atmosphere?
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Think about the most common gas in the air you breathe.
Question 2.
Percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere?
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This is critical for breathing.
3Question 3.
Which gas is most abundant in the atmosphere?
- Oxygen
- Nitrogen
- Argon
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Think about the common gases in the air.
4Question 4.
True or False: Carbon dioxide makes up 0.04% of the atmosphere.
- True
- False
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Recall the gas percentages we discussed.
Question 5.
How would an increase in carbon dioxide affect the temperature of Earth's surface? Discuss the mechanisms behind this increase.
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Think about how greenhouses work!
Question 6.
Illustrate the difference between how natural and human activities affect the atmosphere's composition.
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Compare natural carbon cycles with industrial emissions.

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