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CHAPTER 12 - REVISION

Total questions: 130

Worksheet time: 2hrs 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
All of the carbon in existence is continually recycled in the carbon cycle
a)
True
b)
False
2.
Which of the following removes carbon from the atmosphere?
a)
Combustion
b)
Respiration
c)
Photosynthesis
d)
Death
3.
Which process converts carbon in the form of sugar into carbon dioxide gas?
a)
Bioremediation
b)
Photosynthesis
c)
Respiration
d)
Transpiration
4.
Combustion is another word for __________.
a)
Transportation
b)
Respiration
c)
Fossil Fuels
d)
Burning
5.
Organisms that do not decompose can be buried and become what?
a)
water
b)
nutrients
c)
air
d)
fossil fuels
6.
Carbon can be found in...
a)
The atmosphere
b)
Soil
c)
Fossil fuels
d)
All of the above
7.
What process occurs when coal (fossil fuel) is used for energy?
a)
Decomposition
b)
Combustion
c)
Pressurization 
d)
Respiration 
8.
When humans burn fossil fuels, most of the carbon quickly enters the                       as carbon dioxide.
a)
Water
b)
Atmosphere
c)
Sun
d)
Air
9.
How do living organisms return carbon to the atmosphere in the carbon cycle?
a)
respiration and photosynthesis
b)
 decomposition and respiration
10.

The circulation of the element Carbon among Earth's atmosphere, land, oceans, and organisms is called _____________.

a)

the Carbon Cycle

b)

the Oxygen Cycle

c)

the Carbon dioxide Cycle

d)

the Water Cycle

11.

When animals eat plants, the carbon that the plant contains is absorbed by the animals.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

How do animals get carbon?

a)

By eating plants and or other animals.

b)

They absorb it from the atmosphere.

c)

From the ground

d)

They do not get carbon from anywhere.

13.

What are fossil fuels made from?

a)

Plants and animals that are buried underground for millions of years.

b)

They absorb it from the atmosphere.

c)

Water

d)

Wind

14.

When humans EXHALE, we release __________________.

a)

Oxygen

b)

Carbon Dioxide

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Water

15.

What is CO2?

a)

Carbon Monoxide

b)

Carbon Trioxide

c)

Carbon Dioxide

d)

Oxygen

16.

Which of the following are fossil fuels?

a)

Coal, water, oil

b)

Oxygen, coal, oil

c)

Coal, Oil, Natural Gas

d)

None of the above

17.

How is the carbon cycle similar to the water cycle?

a)

Both involve liquid substances falling to the Earth from the atmosphere?

b)

Neither process works at low temperature.

c)

Both involve the transfer of substances between animals, plants, and the Earth.

d)

Both involve the transfer of substances between the earth and outer space.

18.

What microscopic (tiny) organism absorbs the CO2 at the surface of water?

a)

Algae

b)

Plants

c)

Phytoplankton

d)

Plankton

19.

True or false. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Is carbon dissolved at the surface of the ocean or in the deep ocean?

a)

Surface

b)

Deep

21.

In what cellular component does respiration primarily occur?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Golgi apparatus

d)

Ribosome

22.

Which process converts carbon dioxide from the atmosphere into glucose in plants?

a)

Respiration

b)

Decomposition

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

Feeding

23.

What happens to carbon in plants during photosynthesis?

a)

It is released as oxygen.

b)

It is used to make glucose.

c)

It is stored as chlorophyll.

d)

It is expelled as waste.

24.

What happens to carbon during animal respiration?

a)

It is exhaled as oxygen.

b)

It is converted into nitrogen.

c)

It is released as carbon dioxide.

d)

It is stored as glucose.

25.

What do decomposers primarily break down?

a)

Rock minerals

b)

Living plants

c)

Waste and dead organic material

d)

Atmospheric gases

26.

During what process do animals directly emit carbon dioxide into the atmosphere?

a)

Feeding

b)

Growing

c)

Respiration

d)

Sleeping

27.

What is the byproduct of photosynthesis that is used to build plant biomass?

a)

Carbon dioxide

b)

Glucose

c)

Oxygen

d)

Nitrogen

28.

How is carbon transferred from plants to animals?

a)

Through water

b)

Through air

c)

Through feeding

d)

Through soil

29.

How is carbon returned to the atmosphere by living organisms?

a)

Feeding

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Respiration

d)

Growth

30.

Where does photosynthesis occur in plants?

a)

Roots

b)

Stems

c)

Green parts

d)

Flowers

31.

Decomposition mainly involves which type of organisms?

a)

Herbivores

b)

Carnivores

c)

Decomposers

d)

Omnivores

32.

Which process directly removes carbon from the atmosphere?

a)

Respiration

b)

Combustion

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

Decomposition

33.

What is the role of decomposers in the carbon cycle?

a)

Produce oxygen

b)

Capture carbon dioxide

c)

Release carbon dioxide

d)

Convert carbon to energy

34.

What type of organisms primarily perform photosynthesis?

a)

Animals

b)

Fungi

c)

Plants and algae

d)

Bacteria

35.

What is the main energy source for photosynthesis?

a)

Soil nutrients

b)

Sunlight

c)

Water

d)

Carbon dioxide

36.

Which pigment is responsible for capturing light energy in photosynthesis?

a)

Melanin

b)

Hemoglobin

c)

Chlorophyll

d)

Myoglobin

37.

Which process primarily uses carbon dioxide and releases oxygen?

a)

Respiration

b)

Combustion

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

Feeding

38.

Carbon is a critical component of which of the following molecules in living organisms?

a)

DNA

b)

RNA

c)

Enzymes

d)

All of the above

39.

What is the main role of chloroplasts in plants?

a)

Decomposition

b)

Respiration

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

Combustion

40.

In what form is energy released during respiration?

a)

Light

b)

Sound

c)

Heat

d)

Mechanical

41.

What is the main outcome of the combustion of carbon compounds?

a)

Formation of water

b)

Absorption of heat

c)

Release of carbon dioxide

d)

Production of oxygen

42.

Which of the following is not a product of photosynthesis?

a)

Glucose

b)

Oxygen

c)

Carbon dioxide

d)

Water

43.

What process in the carbon cycle involves the movement of carbon between living organisms and the environment?

a)

Nitrogen cycle

b)

Water cycle

c)

Carbon cycle

d)

Oxygen cycle

44.

Which of the following is a product of respiration?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Glucose

c)

Carbon dioxide

d)

Water

45.

What do animals consume to obtain carbon?

a)

Air

b)

Soil

c)

Biomass

d)

Water

46.

Where does the carbon in animal biomass originally come from?

a)

The soil

b)

The air

c)

Water

d)

Sunlight

47.

What role does carbon play in the bodies of living organisms?

a)

It provides energy.

b)

It builds cell structures.

c)

It regulates temperature.

d)

It balances pH levels.

48.

What element is essential for the formation of carbohydrate, protein, and lipid molecules in cells?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Carbon

c)

Hydrogen

d)

Nitrogen

49.

Which process does not release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere?

a)

Feeding

b)

Respiration

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

Combustion

50.

How is carbon passed from plants to animals?

a)

Respiration

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Feeding

d)

Decomposition

51.

What is another term for burning in scientific language?

a)

Oxidation

b)

Combustion

c)

Respiration

d)

Decomposition

52.

Which of the following is not a way that carbon is cycled through the environment?

a)

Condensation

b)

Respiration

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

Decomposition

53.

What is the result of combustion?

a)

Release of oxygen

b)

Absorption of carbon dioxide

c)

Release of carbon dioxide

d)

Absorption of nitrogen

54.

What component is essential for the trapping of light in photosynthesis?

a)

Cell membrane

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Nucleus

55.

Which process is responsible for breaking down glucose using oxygen?

a)

Photosynthesis

b)

Combustion

c)

Respiration

d)

Feeding

56.

What type of energy is released during the process of respiration?

a)

Chemical

b)

Nuclear

c)

Electrical

d)

Thermal

57.

What is the byproduct of combustion related to the carbon cycle?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Nitrogen

c)

Carbon dioxide

d)

Hydrogen

58.

Which component is not directly involved in the process of photosynthesis?

a)

Water

b)

Carbon dioxide

c)

Oxygen

d)

Nitrogen

59.
Which of the following add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?
a)
volcanoes
b)
combustion of fossil fuels
c)
animal and plant respiration
d)
all of these
60.
How does the carbon in grass become part of a lion?
a)
The lion eats the grass
b)
Carbon from grass doesn't end up in a lion. 
c)
The carbon ends up in the lion's food chain. 
d)
The lion breathes in carbon given out by the plant
61.
What are greenhouse gases?
a)
gases that cause climate change
b)
gases that emit green smoke
c)
gases that are used to make green colored glass
62.
Visible light reaches Earth’s surface while infrared light is trapped as heat. Which characteristic of Earth’s atmosphere causes this to happen?
a)
the hole in the ozone
b)
the greenhouse effect
c)
atmospheric pressure
d)
the inversion layer
63.
The average temperature of the surface of Earth has increased approximately 1°C in the past century. Which reason best explains this increase in temperature?
a)
lower levels of ozone in the atmosphere
b)
lower levels of nitrogen in the atmosphere
c)
higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
d)
higher levels of oxygen in the atmosphere
64.
Which of the following is the best conclusion that can be made from this graph?
a)
atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have been decreasing since 1960
b)
Hawaii has a lot of carbon dioxide
c)
humans have been working hard to decrease carbon dioxide levels
d)
atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have increased steadily since 1960
65.
Which of the following gases DOES NOT trap heat?
a)
carbon dioxide
b)
nitrogen
c)
water vapor
d)
methane
66.
Compared to other greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide is very effective in trapping heat near the surface of the Earth.
a)
true
b)
false
67.
Which of the following have been linked to climate change?  
a)
droughts
b)
flooding
c)
melting of polar ice caps
d)
all of the above
68.
Which is a primary energy source used by power plants to generate electricity?
a)
coal
b)
wood
c)
gasoline
d)
batteries
69.
Changes in temperature are expected to be greatest
a)
near the equator
b)
near the poles
c)
between the equator and the North Pole
d)
between the equator and the South Pole
70.
The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is
a)
using bottled water
b)
burning fossil fuels
c)
texting on cellphones
d)
eating meat
71.
Some greenhouse gases are naturally present in the Earth's atmosphere
a)
True
b)
False
72.
Melting of glaciers and polar ice caps....
a)
will result in cooler temperatures in the Arctic
b)
will result in sea-levels rising
c)
Will have no effect on ecosystems
d)
None of the above
73.
What is the definition of weather?
a)
a period of abnormally dry weather that lasts at least 2 years
b)
the specific condition of the atmosphere at a particular place and time
c)
a complex community of organisms and the community's environment
d)
a release of toxic gas
74.
What is the average weather for a particular time and region called?
a)
drought
b)
weather
c)
emissions
d)
climate
75.
Carbon is stored in
a)
Trees and other living things
b)
Oceans
c)
underground in soil and fossil fuels
d)
All are correct
76.
The warming of the atmosphere by the trapping of heat being radiated to space is called
a)
evaporation
b)
condensation
c)
the greenhouse effect
d)
radiation
77.
Increasing quantities of CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) in the atmosphere will cause air temperatures to be _____. 
a)
warmer
b)
cooler
78.
Climate change causes extreme weather conditions such as:
a)
Flooding
b)
Heat Waves
c)
Hurricanes
d)
All of the above
79.
The amount of carbon dioxide CO2 in the atmosphere is decreasing. 
a)
True
b)
False
80.

Possible human solutions for limiting global warming and climate change are...

a)

being more energy-efficient

b)

using renewable sources of energy

c)

removing carbon from fossil fuel emissions

d)

all of the above

81.

What is climate change?

a)

Is the set of species in a given area that interact with each other and with their abiotic environment.

b)

Visible mass suspended in the atmosphere, of variable color and density, formed by the accumulation of minute particles of water, or of water and ice, as a consequence of the condensation of atmospheric water vapor.

c)

Is a term used to describe a collective and persistent virtual space, which can be visited and explored by many users.

d)

Is the change in the environmental conditions of the earth. This happens due to many internal and external factors. The climatic change has become a global concern over the last few decades. Besides, these climatic changes affect life on the earth in various ways.

82.

How do we now earth's climate is getting warmer?

a)

Rapidly pulsing radio sources. Pulsars must be neutron stars because pulsations arise due to the neutron star spinning rapidly as a result of the conservation of angular momentum.

b)

Bevause ice cores drawn from Greenland, Antarctica, and tropical mountain glaciers show that Earth's climate responds to changes in greenhouse gas levels. Ancient evidence can also be found in tree rings, ocean sediments, coral reefs, and layers of sedimentary rocks.

c)

An effervescence (gas production) occurs. Energy is released or absorbed (changes the temperature of the flask or container where the reaction occurs).

83.

The Greenhouse-effect causes

a)

The increase of temperature on earth

b)

The decrease of temperature on earth

c)

Nothing

d)

None of the previous answers

84.

Global warming is accelerated by the reduction of global snow and ice cover.

a)

True

b)

False

85.

What is carbon does with Climate Change?

a)

each of more than one hundred substances that cannot be chemically interconverted or broken down into simpler substances and are primary constituents of matter. Each element is distinguished by its atomic number, i.e. the number of protons in the nuclei of its atoms.

b)

(KAR-bun dy-OK-side) A colorless, odorless gas. It is a waste product made by the body. Carbon dioxide travels in the blood from the body's tissues to the lungs. Breathing out clears carbon dioxide from the lungs.

c)

a colourless, odourless reactive gas, the chemical element of atomic number 8 and the life-supporting component of the air.

d)

is a greenhouse gas that traps heat close to Earth. It helps Earth hold some of the heat it receives from the Sun so it doesn't all escape back into space. But CO2 is only good up to a point – beyond that point, Earth's temperature warms up too much. NASA research satellites such as OCO-2 and OCO-3 are studying how carbon moves around the planet.

86.

Has the climate ever change before?

a)

The death of a family member or divorce or separation. The birth of a child or return of another child. Son or daughter leaving or returning to jail, school, or other institution. A child being permanently removed from a parent.

b)

Scientists have been observing Earth for a long time. They use NASA satellites and other instruments to collect many types of information about Earth's land, atmosphere, ocean and ice. This information tells us that Earth's climate is getting warmer.

c)

the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work.

d)

Earth's climate has changed throughout history. Just in the last 800,000 years, there have been eight cycles of ice ages and warmer periods, with the end of the last ice age about 11,700 years ago marking the beginning of the modern climate era — and of human civilization.

87.

What is carbon do with the Climate Change?

a)

each of more than one hundred substances that cannot be chemically interconverted or broken down into simpler substances and are primary constituents of matter. Each element is distinguished by its atomic number, i.e. the number of protons in the nuclei of its atoms.

b)

(KAR-bun dy-OK-side) A colorless, odorless gas. It is a waste product made by the body. Carbon dioxide travels in the blood from the body's tissues to the lungs. Breathing out clears carbon dioxide from the lungs.

c)

each of more than one hundred substances that cannot be chemically interconverted or broken down into simpler substances and are primary constituents of matter. Each element is distinguished by its atomic number, i.e. the number of protons in the nuclei of its atoms.

d)

is a greenhouse gas that traps heat close to Earth. It helps Earth hold some of the heat it receives from the Sun so it doesn't all escape back into space. But CO2 is only good up to a point – beyond that point, Earth's temperature warms up too much. NASA research satellites such as OCO-2 and OCO-3 are studying how carbon moves around the planet.

88.

What does climate change do to the ocean?

a)

NASA measures sea level around the globe using satellites. The Jason-3 satellite uses radio waves and other instruments to measure the height of the ocean's surface – also known as sea level. It does this for the entire Earth every 10 days, studying how global sea level is changing over time.

b)

Scientists have high confidence that global temperatures will continue to rise for many decades, mainly due to greenhouse gases produced by human activities.

c)

Oxygen is a gas at room temperature and has no colour, smell or taste. Oxygen is found naturally as a molecule. Two oxygen atoms strongly bind together with a covalent double bond to form dioxygen or O2. Oxygen is normally found as a molecule.

d)

Is climate change getting better or worse? If greenhouse gas emissions are increasing — which they are, according to NPR — then technically, climate change is getting worse. But before you lose hope and fall victim to climate doom, it's important to remember that our situation is still very complex

89.

Can climate change be fixed?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Nobody cares about climate change

90.

How are scientists studying climate change?

a)

Kung Fu therefore is more useful in situations where you might be grappling with your target, while Karate is a more offensive martial art.

b)

systematically gathers and uses research and evidence, to make hypotheses and test them, to gain and share understanding and knowledge

c)

Scientists study Earth’s climate using lots of tools on the ground, in the air, and in space. For example, NASA satellites are orbiting Earth all the time. They measure carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. They monitor melting ice and measure rising seas and many other things, too. This information helps scientists learn more about Earth’s changing climate.

91.

What are causes of climate change?

a)

Cutting down forests

b)

Generating power

c)

Manufacturing goods

d)

More intense storms

92.

What can we do to solve climate change?

a)

Save energy at home

b)

Nothing

c)

Change your home's source of energy.

d)

Throwing papers in the green bin.

93.

Which of the following is a consequence of climate change?

a)

Decreased sea levels

b)

Increased frequency of hurricanes

c)

Reduced biodiversity

d)

Expansion of polar ice caps

94.

How does deforestation contribute to climate change?

a)

It has no impact on climate.

b)

It increases the absorption of carbon dioxide by trees.

c)

It releases stored carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

d)

It promotes cloud formation, leading to cooling.

95.

How do scientists predict future climate change?

a)

By analyzing historical weather data

b)

By studying changes in atmospheric pressure

c)

By developing computer models based on current trends

d)

By observing changes in animal behavior

96.

How do aerosols affect the Earth's climate?

a)

They have no effect on climate.

b)

They warm the atmosphere.

c)

They cool the atmosphere by reflecting sunlight.

d)

They increase rainfall intensity.

97.

How does climate change impact global water resources?

a)

It increases the availability of freshwater.

b)

It leads to more frequent floods.

c)

It has no effect on water resources.

d)

It disrupts precipitation patterns, leading to droughts.

98.

How can individuals reduce their carbon footprint to mitigate climate change?

a)

By driving more frequently

b)

By consuming more energy

c)

By reducing, reusing, and recycling

d)

By increasing meat consumption

99.

What role do greenhouse gases play in climate change?

a)

They decrease global temperatures.

b)

They have no effect on climate.

c)

They trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to warming.

d)

They promote cloud formation, cooling the planet.

100.

Which human activity is the largest contributor to carbon dioxide emissions?

a)

Agriculture

b)

Industrial processes

c)

Transportation

d)

Deforestation

101.

How does melting polar ice contribute to rising sea levels?

a)

It decreases the volume of water in oceans.

b)

It releases stored heat into the atmosphere.

c)

It increases water runoff from land.

d)

It has no effect on sea levels.

102.

Which region is most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change?

a)

Coastal areas

b)

Mountainous regions

c)

Polar regions

d)

Deserts

103.

What is the main reason behind the increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

a)

Natural processes

b)

Deforestation

c)

Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels

d)

Animal agriculture

104.

Which of the following is a consequence of ocean acidification caused by climate change?

a)

Increased coral reef growth

b)

Enhanced biodiversity

c)

Decline in shellfish populations

d)

Expansion of marine habitats

105.

How does climate change affect human health?

a)

It reduces the spread of infectious diseases.

b)

It has no impact on human health.

c)

It increases the frequency of heatwaves and respiratory illnesses.

d)

It improves air quality.

106.

How does climate change affect agriculture?

a)

It increases crop yields.

b)

It reduces the availability of water for irrigation.

c)

It has no impact on agricultural productivity.

d)

It promotes the growth of disease-resistant crops.

107.

How does climate change impact ocean ecosystems?

a)

It promotes coral reef growth.

b)

It decreases ocean acidity.

c)

It disrupts marine habitats and food chains.

d)

It increases fish populations.

108.

What is the primary driver of the Earth's climate system?

a)

Solar radiation

b)

Volcanic activity

c)

Plate tectonics

d)

Human activities

109.

Which of the following is a potential consequence of rising global temperatures?

a)

Decreased frequency of droughts

b)

Expansion of desert regions

c)

Increased polar ice coverage

d)

Decreased sea levels

110.

What is the main cause of the hole in the ozone layer?

a)

Deforestation

b)

Air pollution

c)

Greenhouse gas emissions

d)

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

111.

What is the primary source of human-generated greenhouse gas emissions?

a)

Deforestation

b)

Agriculture

c)

Transportation

d)

Volcanic eruptions

112.

Which of the following is an example of an adaptation to climate change?

a)

Planting more trees to absorb carbon dioxide

b)

Building seawalls to protect coastal areas from rising sea levels

c)

Increasing the use of fossil fuels

d)

Encouraging deforestation

113.
What is climate?
a)
 What's going on with the atmosphere at any particular time
b)
The type of weather that occurs during a particular season
c)
An area's pattern of weather over a long period of time
d)
How much sunshine an area gets 
114.
Changes from minute-to-minute, hour-to-hour, day-to-day
a)
Climate
b)
Weather
115.

Spring in Ohio typically has higher precipitation and warmer weather.

a)

Climate

b)

Weather

116.
This is an image demonstrating...
a)
Tornado Formation
b)
The Greenhouse Effect
c)
Hurricane Formation
117.
 What is the greenhouse effect?
a)
The warming of a planet due to trapped radiation.
b)
The cooling of Earth due to air pollution.
c)
The heating of a solid, such as a rock.
118.
Without the Greenhouse Effect the Earth would be
a)
warm 
b)
cold
c)
dead
119.
Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?
a)
Carbon dioxide CO2
b)
Methane CH4
c)
Water vapor
d)
Nitrogen N2
120.

The most abundant greenhouse gas in the atmosphere is ___________________.

a)

oxygen

b)

nitrogen

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

argon

121.
Which of the following is the best conclusion that can be made from this graph?
a)
atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have been decreasing since 1960
b)
Hawaii has a lot of carbon dioxide
c)
humans have been working hard to decrease carbon dioxide levels
d)
atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have increased steadily since 1960
122.
Climate change causes extreme weather conditions such as:
a)
Flooding
b)
Heat Waves
c)
Hurricanes
d)
All of the above
123.
Which human activity contributes the MOST carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?
a)
Fishing
b)
Breathing
c)
Burning Fossil Fuels
d)
Farming
124.
Global Warming does not affect humans, only plants and animals
a)
True
b)
False
125.

Global warming is known as the gradual increase in _________________ of the atmosphere.

a)

precipitation

b)

sun spots

c)

temperature

d)

ocean currents

126.

Possible human solutions for limiting global warming and climate change are...

a)

being more energy-efficient

b)

using renewable sources of energy

c)

removing carbon from fossil fuel emissions

d)

all of the above

127.

Over the past 200 years, the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has

a)

decreased slightly.

b)

increased steadily.

c)

stayed about the same

128.

How does carbon dioxide get into the atmosphere?

a)

By burning fossil fuels

b)

From the respiration of plants and animals

c)

From organisms that break down dead plants and animals (organic material)

d)

All of the above

129.

Causes of Climate Change are

a)

only human activity

b)

a combination of natural and human forces

c)

only natural forces

130.

Which of the following does NOT happen to solar energy when it reaches Earth?

a)

Some solar energy reflects off the atmosphere, back to space

b)

Some solar energy passes through Earth and comes out the other side

c)

Some solar energy is absorbed by land and water

d)

Some solar energy is radiated from the Earth's surface and trapped by the atmosphere