Composition of the Atmosphere Quiz

What is the greatest proportion of volcanic gases?

• Nitrogen

• Water Vapour

• Carbon Dioxide

• Oxygen

What is the by-product of photosynthesis?

• Ammonia

• Methane

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

Which gas is locked up in sedimentary rocks and fossil fuels?

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Argon

What is the main compound present in the air?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Water Vapour

• Oxygen

• Methane

What is the main element present in the air?

• Argon

• Oxygen

• Neon

• Nitrogen

What is the substance formed by the chemical union of two or more elements?

• Water Vapour

• Compound

• Sedimentary Rock

• Fossil Fuel

What is the process used by plants to make glucose and oxygen from carbon dioxide and water?

• Fermentation

• Photosynthesis

• Decomposition

• Respiration

What is the substance made of one type of atom only?

• Element

• Mixture

• Solution

• Compound

What is the type of rock formed by the deposition of material at the Earth's surface?

• Igneous Rock

• Volcanic Rock

• Metamorphic Rock

• Sedimentary Rock

What is the natural, finite fuel formed from the remains of living organisms?

• Natural Gas

• Coal

• Oil

• Petroleum