Earth's Atmosphere - Unit Test REVIEW

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What chemical is responsible for breaking up the ozone?

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CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons) are chemicals that deplete the ozone layer.

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What are the two main gases in Earth's atmosphere and their percentages?

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78% Nitrogen and 21% Oxygen make up the majority of Earth's atmosphere.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which plants release water vapor into the air as a waste product.

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What is the Coriolis Effect?

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The Coriolis Effect causes winds to bend clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and counterclockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.

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What happens to warm air and cool air?

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Warm air rises and cool air sinks.

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What is the primary function of the ozone layer?

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The ozone layer protects Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.

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What is the composition of the Earth's atmosphere?

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The Earth's atmosphere is composed of 78% Nitrogen, 21% Oxygen, and trace amounts of other gases like Carbon Dioxide.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water turns into water vapor.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

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What role do greenhouse gases play in the atmosphere?

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Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect and global warming.