GEOL 1302 Test 1 Review 24-25

What percent of the Earth's atmosphere is composed of Nitrogen?

• 78%

• 1%

• 0.03%

• 21%

What percent of the Earth's atmosphere is composed of Oxygen?

• 78%

• 1%

• 0.03%

• 21%

What percent of the Earth's atmosphere is composed of Argon?

• 78%

• 1%

• 0.03%

• 21%

What percent of the Earth's atmosphere is composed of Trace Gases?

• 78%

• 1%

• 0.03%

• 21%

Which of the following is NOT one of the most common gases found in the atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• CO2

• Nitrogen

• Argon

What is wrong with this photo?

• There is too much nitrogen and too little Argon.

• There is too much Argon and too little Oxygen.

• There is too much Carbon Dioxide and too little Nitrogen.

• There is too much Carbon Dioxide and too little Oxygen.

Why does temperature decrease with altitude in the Troposphere?

• X-rays and UV heat ionize gases

• Ozone concentrations decrease with altitude

• Ozone concentrations increase with altitude

• Distance from the Earth's warm surface and greenhouse effect

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Why does temperature decrease with altitude in the Stratosphere?

• X-rays and UV heat ionize gases

• Ozone concentrations decrease with altitude

• Ozone concentrations increase with altitude

• Distance from the Earth's warm surface and greenhouse effect

Why does temperature decrease with altitude in the Mesosphere?

• X-rays and UV heat ionize gases

• Ozone concentrations decrease with altitude

• Ozone concentrations increase with altitude

• Distance from the Earth's warm surface and greenhouse effect

Why does temperature decrease with altitude in the Thermosphere?

• X-rays and UV heat ionize gases

• Ozone concentrations decrease with altitude

• Ozone concentrations increase with altitude

• Distance from the Earth's warm surface and greenhouse effect