WorksheetsImportance of atmosphere
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 11mins
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.
True
False
Plants need light energy, carbon dioxide, and water during the process of
photosynthesis
respiration
replication
________ uses oxygen and expels carbon dioxide.
Photosynthesis
Respiration
What would happen if there were no atmosphere?
Temperatures would be frigid all the time
Temperatures would be extremely hot all the time
Temperatures would be frigid at night and scorching in the day
None of the above
The layer of gases that surrounds a planet is known as the _____.
Hydrosphere
Biosphere
Atmosphere
None of the above
Without an atmosphere, Earth's temperatures would be frigid at night and scorching during the day.
True
False
Photosynthesis helps plants create __________ from __________.
Food energy; solar energy
Solar energy; food energy
Solar energy; carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide gas; solar energy
What is the relationship between photosynthesis in plants and the respiration of animals?
Plants use CO2 and produce O2; animals use O2 and produce CO2
Plants use O2 and produce CO2; animals use CO2 and produce O2
Plants use nitrogen and produce water vapor; animals use water vapor and produce nitrogen
Plants use water vapor and produce nitrogen; animals use nitrogen and produce water vapor
How does the atmosphere protect us from the Sun?
Ozone in the lower atmosphere absorbs all wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation from the Sun
Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere absorb solar radiation to block out the harmful rays
Greenhouse gases in the upper atmosphere absorb heat from the planet and block out harmful radiation
Ozone in the upper atmosphere absorbs the highest energy ultraviolet radiation coming from the Sun
