Our Amazing Atmosphere

Our Amazing Atmosphere

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Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When did oxygen first become a major part of our atmosphere?

Back

Around 2 billion years, after photosynthetic life had evolved.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Our daily weather occurs in this layer of the atmosphere.

Back

troposphere

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Air becomes saturated with water vapor when it is cooled to this temperature.

Back

the dewpoint

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The hot young Earth was volcanically active. The eruptions released large amounts of ______, which was the main gas in our atmosphere at that time.

Back

water vapor

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Gases in our atmosphere help regulate our _____, making it possible for liquid water to exist at the surface.

Back

temperature

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This gas in the stratosphere protects us from harmful ultraviolet solar radiation.

Back

ozone

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Water vapor can enter our atmosphere by evaporation from lakes, rivers, and the ocean. It can also enter the atmosphere from plants through a process known as ___.

Back

transpiration

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