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What is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere?
What is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere?
- Oxygen
- Nitrogen (correct)
- Carbon Dioxide
- Argon
Approximately how far does the Earth's atmosphere reach from the surface of the Earth?
Approximately how far does the Earth's atmosphere reach from the surface of the Earth?
- 80 kilometers
- 10 kilometers
- 33,000 feet
- 900 kilometers (correct)
What percentage of Earth's atmosphere is made up of oxygen?
What percentage of Earth's atmosphere is made up of oxygen?
- 78%
- 0.03%
- 21% (correct)
- 0.9%
What does the Earth's atmosphere primarily protect us from?
What does the Earth's atmosphere primarily protect us from?
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What is the total mass of Earth's atmosphere?
What is the total mass of Earth's atmosphere?
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Study Notes
Earth's Atmosphere
- Nitrogen is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere
- The Earth's atmosphere reaches approximately 10,000 km (6,200 miles) from the surface of the Earth
- Oxygen makes up approximately 21% of Earth's atmosphere
- The Earth's atmosphere primarily protects us from harmful solar and cosmic radiation
- The total mass of Earth's atmosphere is approximately 5.15 x 10^18 kilograms
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Test your knowledge of the Earth's atmosphere with this quiz. Learn about the layers of gases surrounding our planet, how it absorbs energy, recycles water and chemicals, and protects us from space radiation. Dr. Sandip Mondal provides insightful information to enrich your understanding.
