What is the primary reason the atmosphere is crucial for life on Earth?

Atmospheric Science and Greenhouse Effects

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4th - 8th Grade
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Amelia Wright
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It is a source of water.
It is a source of food.
It contains essential gases like oxygen.
It provides a habitat for fish.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which gas in the atmosphere is vital for the survival of living organisms?
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen
Helium
Oxygen
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the atmosphere protect Earth from the Sun's harmful rays?
By creating clouds
By absorbing all sunlight
Through the ozone layer blocking UV rays
By reflecting sunlight
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the main functions of the ozone layer?
To create clouds
To trap greenhouse gases
To block harmful UV rays
To provide oxygen
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
They create rain.
They trap heat, maintaining Earth's temperature.
They absorb all sunlight.
They cool the Earth by reflecting sunlight.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What would happen to Earth without greenhouse gases?
It would be too cold for life.
It would become too hot.
It would have no water.
It would have no air.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which natural process relies on the atmosphere to function?
Earthquakes
Volcanic eruptions
Photosynthesis
Water cycle
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the atmosphere protect Earth from celestial objects?
By deflecting them with wind
By absorbing them
By burning up asteroids and meteors
By creating a magnetic field
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the atmosphere essential for the water cycle?
It prevents water from freezing.
It creates rivers and lakes.
It allows water to evaporate and condense.
It provides water for the cycle.
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