Intro to Atmosphere Quiz

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1. The gas found in the largest concentration in the troposphere is

• Oxygen gas
• Nitrogen gas
• Argon gas
• Carbon dioxide gas

2. Which 2 of the following gases were formed during the combustion reaction in the candle lab?

• Carbon dioxide
• Oxygen
• Water vapor
• Nitrogen

3. Explain two ways in which the existence of green algae and land plants affected the early atmosphere.

4. What tool is used to measure air pressure?

• Thermometer
• Barometer
• Climometer
• Weather Vane

5. How are the layers of the atmosphere determined?

• By changes in atmospheric gases.
• By changes in temperature.
• By changes in magnetism.

8. Explain why the ozone layer is important.