Composition of Earth's Atmosphere

Which gas is represented by Gas #1?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Argon

• NItrogen

Which gas is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere?

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Oxygen

Which of the following is NOT a function of the atmosphere?

• Protection from UV rays

• Creates sunlight

• Traps in heat

Why is CARBON DIOXIDE important to our atmosphere?

• It provides living things with water

• It traps heat on Earth

• It is turned into nitrates

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Why is OXYGEN important to our atmosphere?

• Oxygen helps animals and humans breathe

• Plants use oxygen for photosyntheis

• Oxygen causes clouds to from

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. Earth is surrounded by an envelope of gases called the _____________.  

• Thermosphere
• Stratosphere
• Troposphere
•  Atmosphere

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How is the atmosphere of earth like a jacket

• It keeps our planet warm from the coldness of space

• It cools the planet down

• the earth supports plant life

• The atmosphere allows in heat but traps light

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The composition of our air is made up mainly of which two gases?

• Nitrogen and Helium

• Nitrogen and Oxygen

• Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide

• Oxygen and Methane

The gas that is the second most abundant in the atmosphere is

• oxygen
• nitrogen
• carbon dioxide
• argon

Which would correctly fill in the chart for X,Y, and Z?

• X- Nitrogen

  Y- Carbon Dioxide

  Z- Oxygen

• X- Carbon Dioxide

  Y-Oxygen

  Z-Nitrogen

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