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What is the atmosphere made up of?
What is the atmosphere made up of?
- Nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide (correct)
- Hydrogen, helium, and methane
- Helium, oxygen, and neon
- Argon, krypton, and xenon
What is the primary function of the atmosphere?
What is the primary function of the atmosphere?
- To maintain Earth's magnetic field
- To generate wind patterns
- To protect Earth from meteorites
- To regulate Earth's temperature (correct)
What is the outermost layer of the atmosphere?
What is the outermost layer of the atmosphere?
- Stratosphere
- Troposphere
- Mesosphere
- Exosphere (correct)
What is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?
What is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?
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What is the process by which the atmosphere traps heat?
What is the process by which the atmosphere traps heat?
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Study Notes
Atmosphere Composition
- The atmosphere is made up of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases.
Atmosphere Function
- The primary function of the atmosphere is to protect life on Earth by regulating temperature, weather, and climate.
Atmospheric Layers
Exosphere
- The outermost layer of the atmosphere is the exosphere, extending from 500 to 10,000 km.
Troposphere
- The layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs is the troposphere, extending from the Earth's surface up to 12 km high.
Greenhouse Effect
- The process by which the atmosphere traps heat is called the greenhouse effect, allowing the Earth's surface to warm up.
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This quiz covers the basics of the atmosphere, including its composition, primary function, and different layers. It also touches on the process of heat trapping and weather patterns.
