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WorksheetsComparing atmospheres
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 31mins
Which two terrestrial planets have atmospheres dominated by carbon dioxide CO2?
Venus and Earth
Mercury and Mars
Venus and Mars
Venus and Mercury
Among the terrestrial planets, Earth's atmosphere is exceptional because...
it contains low amounts of nitrogen N2.
it has a high % of argon Ar.
it has a high % of oxygen and a low % of carbon dioxide.
it has a large % (>10%) of greenhouse gases.
The two primary greenhouse gases that moderate Earth's climate today are ...
carbon dioxide and water vapor
nitrogen and ozone
nitrogen and argon
hydrogen and helium
Which planet is the hottest due to the greenhouse effect?
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Neptune
What protects Earth from ultraviolet rays from the sun?
ozone layer
mesosphere
air pressure
troposphere
What gas makes up the majority of the Earth's modern atmosphere?
oxygen
nitrogen
water vapor
carbon dioxide
Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere contains the greatest amount of water vapor?
Thermosphere
Troposphere
Mesosphere
Stratosphere
what is the atmosphere of Uranus made of (choose 3) mostly
ammona
hydrogen
methane
helium
What is Neptunes' atmospheric composition?
Hydrogen, Helium, methane
Oxygen and Nitrogen
Methane and ammonia
carbon dioxide and Argon
What enables any atmosphere stay in place around the planet?
gravity
air pressure
types of air molecules
solar wind
As you go higher in the troposphere, away from Earth's surface, the temperature _______________.
decreases
increases
stays the same
is not measurable due to lack of molecules
