Chapter 14 - The Atmosphere

The Atmosphere

Quiz

 

1. Which gas is the most abundant in Earth's atmosphere?
   1.   Oxygen
   2.   Nitrogen
   3.   Carbon dioxide
   4.   Argon
2. What is the approximate percentage of oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere?
   1.   21%
   2.   78%
   3.   0.03%
   4.   1%
3. 
   Which gas in the atmosphere is primarily responsible for absorbing ultraviolet radiation?
   
   1.   Oxygen
   2.   Nitrogen
   3.   Ozone
   4.   Carbon dioxide
4. What is the main greenhouse gas in Earth's atmosphere?
   1.   Nitrogen
   2.   Methane
   3.   Carbon dioxide
   4.   Oxygen
5. Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?
   1.   Troposphere
   2.   Stratosphere
   3.   Mesosphere
   4.   Thermosphere
6. 
   In which layer of the atmosphere does most weather occur?
   
   1.   Troposphere
   2.   Stratosphere
   3.   Mesosphere
   4.   Mesosphere
7. Which of the following gases is a major contributor to acid rain?
   1.   Nitrogen gas
   2.   Sulfur dioxide
   3.   Methane
   4.   Oxygen
8. What is the term for the process by which plants use sunlight to produce food and release oxygen?
   1.   Respiration
   2.   Combustion
   3.   Photosynthesis
   4.   Decomposition
9. Which atmospheric gas is essential for respiration in humans and animals?
   
   1.   Carbon dioxide
   2.   Nitrogen
   3.   Oxygen
   4.   Argon
10. 
    Which gas is responsible for the greenhouse effect and global warming?
    
    1.   Nitrogen
    2.   Helium
    3.   Carbon dioxide
    4.   Neon