Atmosphere Composition & Human Impacts

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What percentage of Earth's atmosphere is composed of argon?

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0.93%

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What is the primary function of greenhouse gases?

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Absorb and radiate heat

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Which human activity is a major contributor to global warming?

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Burning fossil fuels

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What is the percentage of oxygen in Earth's atmosphere?

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21%

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Which gas is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect on Earth?

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Carbon Dioxide

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What are the main components of Earth's atmosphere?

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Nitrogen (78%), Oxygen (21%), Argon (0.93%), Carbon Dioxide (0.04%)

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The warming of Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases.

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How do human activities impact the atmosphere?

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They increase greenhouse gas concentrations, leading to global warming.

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What is the role of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

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It is a greenhouse gas that traps heat and contributes to the greenhouse effect.

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What is smog?

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A type of air pollution that is a mixture of smoke and fog, often caused by industrial emissions.