Meteorology A1

Front

What does the earth's atmosphere do?

Back

help to regulate the temperature on Earth

Front

What is the function of the ozone layer?

Back

to block UV rays from getting to Earth

Front

In which layer of the atmosphere do we live? Options: stratosphere, thermosphere, troposphere, mesosphere

Back

troposphere

Front

The most common gas in the atmosphere is known as what?

Back

Nitrogen

Front

What happens to the air pressure the higher up in space you go?

Back

the air pressure decreases

Front

What does carbon dioxide in the atmosphere do?

Back

it absorbs heat energy

Front

Which gas is most abundant in Earth's atmosphere? Options: oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, ozone

Back

nitrogen

Front

The greenhouse gas having the greatest role in human-caused global warming is

Back

carbon dioxide

Front

The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is

Back

burning fossil fuels

Front

Some greenhouse gases are naturally present in the Earth's atmosphere.

Back

True