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Importance of atmosphere

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Earth's atmosphere acts as a reservoir for water vapor, which is essential for condensation to occur, clouds to form, and precipitation to fall.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Plants need light energy, carbon dioxide, and water during the process of

a)

photosynthesis

b)

respiration

c)

replication

3.

________ uses oxygen and expels carbon dioxide.

a)

Photosynthesis

b)

Respiration

4.

What would happen if there were no atmosphere?

a)

Temperatures would be frigid all the time

b)

Temperatures would be extremely hot all the time

c)

Temperatures would be frigid at night and scorching in the day

d)

None of the above

5.

The layer of gases that surrounds a planet is known as the _____.

a)

Hydrosphere

b)

Biosphere

c)

Atmosphere

d)

None of the above

6.

Without an atmosphere, Earth's temperatures would be frigid at night and scorching during the day.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Photosynthesis helps plants create __________ from __________.

a)

Food energy; solar energy

b)

Solar energy; food energy

c)

Solar energy; carbon dioxide

d)

Carbon dioxide gas; solar energy

8.

What is the relationship between photosynthesis in plants and the respiration of animals?

a)

Plants use CO2 and produce O2; animals use O2 and produce CO2

b)

Plants use O2 and produce CO2; animals use CO2 and produce O2

c)

Plants use nitrogen and produce water vapor; animals use water vapor and produce nitrogen

d)

Plants use water vapor and produce nitrogen; animals use nitrogen and produce water vapor

9.

How does the atmosphere protect us from the Sun?

a)

Ozone in the lower atmosphere absorbs all wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation from the Sun

b)

Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere absorb solar radiation to block out the harmful rays

c)

Greenhouse gases in the upper atmosphere absorb heat from the planet and block out harmful radiation

d)

Ozone in the upper atmosphere absorbs the highest energy ultraviolet radiation coming from the Sun