Earth's Atmosphere

Earth's Atmosphere

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Science, Physics, Chemistry, Geography

6th Grade - University

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The video explains the importance of Earth's atmosphere, its composition, and its layers. It highlights how the atmosphere supports life, protects from radiation, and enables sound travel. The video also explains why the sky is blue and discusses atmospheric pressure variations with altitude.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which gas is most abundant in Earth's atmosphere?

Carbon Dioxide

Argon

Nitrogen

Oxygen

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of the ozone layer in the stratosphere?

To burn up meteors

To create weather patterns

To absorb ultraviolet radiation

To produce oxygen

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which layer of the atmosphere do most weather phenomena occur?

Stratosphere

Thermosphere

Mesosphere

Troposphere

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the sky blue during the day?

Because of the presence of ozone

Because of the reflection of the ocean

Due to the absorption of red light

Due to the scattering of blue light by atmospheric molecules

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to atmospheric pressure as altitude increases?

It fluctuates randomly

It increases

It remains constant

It decreases