Atmosphere Composition and Plant Role Quiz
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What is the primary function of plants in regulating the atmosphere?

  • Releasing carbon dioxide through photosynthesis
  • Intaking carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen through photosynthesis (correct)
  • Reducing the oxygen levels through respiration
  • Intaking oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide through respiration

Which of the following is NOT a major constituent of the atmosphere?

  • Light particles (correct)
  • Gases
  • Dust particles
  • Moisture

Why is nitrogen important for plant growth?

  • Nitrogen is essential for photosynthesis
  • Nitrogen helps in water regulation in plants
  • Nitrogen is used by plants for respiration
  • Nitrogen aids in plant growth through nitrogen fixation (correct)

What influences the amount of water in the atmosphere?

<p>Presence of water bodies like oceans and rivers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which atmospheric gas is the most abundant?

<p>Nitrogen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of dust particles in the atmosphere?

<p>Wind transport (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are fine dust particles in the atmosphere called Condensation nuclei?

<p>Because they help in cloud formation by allowing water vapor to condense around them (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do mountaineers climbing Mount Everest take oxygen cylinders with them?

<p>Due to the rarefaction of gases, including oxygen, at higher altitudes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does glass help maintain temperature within buildings in cold countries?

<p>By allowing insolation to pass through and trapping terrestrial radiation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of greenhouses?

<p>To trap heat for plant growth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are cloudy days warmer than days with a clear sky?

<p>Because clouds absorb heat and keep it within the atmosphere (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does deforestation contribute to an increase in carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere?

<p>By decreasing the removal of carbon dioxide through photosynthesis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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