Why is our atmosphere so important?

What does Earth's atmosphere do? Fill in the blank: It forms a _______ around the planet.

• protective covering

• liquid ocean

• solid crust

• metallic core

Which of the following is a function of Earth's atmosphere?

• Forms a protective covering around the planet

• Increases the planet's temperature

• Absorbs all sunlight

• None of the above

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The atmosphere helps keep temperatures stable on Earth.

• True

• False

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What percentage of the Earth's atmosphere is made up of Oxygen?

• 21%

• 78%

• 10%

• 50%

What is the most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere?

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Argon

Which of the following gases makes up 1% of the Earth's atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Trace Gases

Which gas makes up 0.93% of the Earth's atmosphere as a trace gas?

• Argon

• Carbon Dioxide

• Neon

• Methane

Which trace gas makes up 0.03% of the Earth's atmosphere?

• Argon

• Carbon Dioxide

• Helium

• Ozone

What percentage of the Earth's atmosphere is made up of additional trace gases?

• 0.93%

• 0.03%

• 0.04%

• 1%

Which of the following is NOT listed as a 1% trace gas in the Earth's atmosphere?

• Neon

• Helium

• Oxygen

• Xenon