Atmosphere Unit 5

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What type of map shows air pressure readings?

Back

Isobaric map shows air pressure readings.

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How is atmospheric Nitrogen converted to Nitrogen in the soil?

Back

Atmospheric Nitrogen is converted to Nitrogen in the soil through lightning.

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What is a location that releases more of a nutrient than it takes in called?

Back

A location that releases more of a nutrient than it takes in is called a Source.

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How did oceans first impact the early atmosphere?

Back

Oceans first impacted the early atmosphere by increasing the oxygen in the atmosphere.

Front

Are there more clouds in the sky when air pressure is high or low?

Back

There are more clouds in the sky when air pressure is low.

Front

What is the primary gas in the Earth's atmosphere?

Back

The primary gas in the Earth's atmosphere is Nitrogen.

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What process do plants use to convert carbon dioxide into oxygen?

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Plants use photosynthesis to convert carbon dioxide into oxygen.

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What is the role of denitrification in the nitrogen cycle?

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Denitrification converts nitrates in the soil back into nitrogen gas, releasing it into the atmosphere.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

Back

The greenhouse effect is the warming of the Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases.

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What are the main components of the atmosphere?

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The main components of the atmosphere are nitrogen (78%), oxygen (21%), and trace gases (1%).