Characteristics and Layers of the Atmosphere

Characteristics and Layers of the Atmosphere

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Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which is the most common gas found in the air we breathe?

Helium

,

Nitrogen

,

Oxygen

,

Argon

Back

Nitrogen

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which is the second most common element found in the air we breathe?

Back

Oxygen

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the amount of water vapor in the air NOT depend on? Options: Season, Time of day, How much people drink, Location

Back

How much people drink

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between ozone and the oxygen we breathe?

Back

Ozone has three oxygen atoms, but the oxygen we breathe has two

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the ozone do?

Back

Absorbs harmful UV radiation from the sun

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is the ozone breaking down?
Options:
- Harmful chemicals (CFCs) released by refrigerators and air conditioners
- It has broken down naturally
- The greenhouse effect
- Radiation

Back

Harmful chemicals (CFCs) released by refrigerators and air conditioners

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Above which continent is the "hole" in the ozone primarily located?

Back

Antarctica

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