Atmosphere

How many neutrons does sulfur have?

(a)  

Wat is the correct electron configuration for sulfur?

• 2,6,6

• 2,8,6

• 2,2,2,2,2,2,2,2

• 2,8,8

Sulfur reacts with oxygen to produce sulfur dioxide.

Complete the word equation for this reaction

Sulfur + ​ (a)   --> ​ (b)  

• Oxygen
• Sulfur Dioxide
• Hydrogen Sulfide
• Carbon Dioxide 
• Sulfur

What effect is caused by sulfur dioxide?

• Acid Rain

• Global Dimming

• Global Warming

• Sea Levels Rising

Match the trend in the fraph

• 1990-1994

• Increases

• 1984-1987

• Constant

• 1988-1990

• Decreases

Calculate the percentage of sulfur dioxide released by industry

(a)  

What percentage of the Earth’s atmosphere is nitrogen?

• 5%

• 20%

• 50%

• 80%

During the first billion years of the Earth’s existence the amount of nitrogen in the atmosphere increased.

Give one source of this nitrogen.

(a)  

This question is about the Earth’s atmosphere.

Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas.

What is another greenhouse gas?

• Argon

• Methane

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

Greenhouse gases cause global climate change.

Give two effects of global climate change.

• Rising sea levels and increased frequency of extreme weather events.
• Lower temperatures and reduced rainfall.
• Decreased biodiversity and improved air quality.
• Increased agricultural yields and less pollution.
• Melting Ice Caps