Chapter 17: Earth's Atmosphere

What is one of the main functions of Earth's atmosphere?

• Provides oxygen for life

• Produces sunlight

• Creates gravity

• Generates electricity

Which effect of the atmosphere helps to warm the planet?

• Greenhouse Effect

• Solar Flare Effect

• Lunar Effect

• Tidal Effect

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What does "weather" refer to?

• The average temperature over a year

• The state of the atmosphere at a given time and place

• The amount of rainfall in a decade

• The climate of a region

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Which of the following is an example of weather?

• The average annual rainfall

• The climate of a desert

• "It's 98° F outside"

• The temperature trend over a century

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What is the definition of climate?

• Short-term weather conditions in an area

• Weather conditions prevailing in an area over a long period of time

• A single weather event

• Daily temperature changes

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What percentage of the Earth's atmosphere is composed of nitrogen?

• 21%

• 78%

• 0.93%

• 0.039%

Which gas in the atmosphere is considered a greenhouse gas?

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Argon

• Carbon Dioxide

Which component of the atmosphere is responsible for clouds and precipitation?

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Water Vapor

• Argon

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What is the chemical formula for ozone?

• O2

• O3

• O4

• O5

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Where is the ozone layer primarily concentrated?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere