Composition of the Atmosphere

Define Fossil fuels.

• The decay of organisms buried in sediments that are pressed tightly together for millions of years, at very high temperatures.

• A type of fuel made by the company that also makes Fossil watches.

• A covenant bond between two hydrogen and one oxygen atom. Can be used as a very powerful rocket fuel.

• Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers;

  A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked;

  If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers,

  Where's the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked?

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Which gas is represented by Gas #1?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Argon

• NItrogen

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Which gas makes up the largest component of the Earth’s atmosphere?

• argon (Ar)

• oxygen (O₂)

• nitrogen (N₂)

• carbon dioxide (CO₂)

What is the percentage of oxygen in Earth's atmosphere?

• 1%
• 21%
• 78%
• 90%

What are the 2 most abundant gases in Earth's atmosphere?

• carbon dioxide and oxygen
• carbon dioxide and nitrogen
• nitrogen and oxygen
• nitrogen and hydrogen 

The table indicates the percentage of some gases in the atmosphere of Mars. Which gas present in the atmosphere of Mars is the primary gas found in the atmosphere of Earth?

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Argon

• Methane

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A scientist compared the atmospheric composition of a newly discovered planet to the atmosphere of Earth. Which conclusion about the unknown planet can be made by using the information provided?

• It is not suitable for animals.

• It will sustain a small human population.

• It has enough oxygen for small mammals.

• It has many carbon dioxide releasing organisms.

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The pie chart shows the mixture of gases that compose the atmosphere. Which gas composes 21% of the atmosphere?

• Argon

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

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Which of the following are greenhouse gases?

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Water vapor

• All answers are correct

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What happens to the temperature if more greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere?

• Temperature goes up
• Temperature goes down

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