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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which atmospheric gas is the most abundant?

    <p>Nitrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the purpose of greenhouses?

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

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