Atmosphere Quiz

The two main types of atmosphere mentioned in the text are the first atmosphere, which consisted of gases emitted from the Earth's surface such as methane, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, helium, and nitrogen, and the second atmosphere, which was formed due to volcanic eruptions and consisted of gases like carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, methane, nitrogen, hydrogen, helium, and others.

The atmosphere protects life on Earth by shielding it from hazardous radiations, high energetic particles, and meteors from outer space. Additionally, it helps to keep the planet warm.

The large water bodies on Earth formed due to the abundant water vapor in the atmosphere, which formed clouds and caused rainfall, resulting in the creation of large water bodies, such as the Earth's oceans.

<p>The chemical constituents and their respective amounts in the second atmosphere are: Water vapor - 85%, Carbon dioxide - 10%, and Nitrogen, Sulphur dioxide, Hydrogen Sulphide, Carbon monoxide, Ammonia, Methane, Hydrogen - 5%.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>According to a theory, the Earth was initially a hot globe that gradually cooled over time. Gases emitted from the Earth's surface, including methane, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, helium, and nitrogen, contributed to the formation of the first atmosphere. Volcanic eruptions led to the formation of the second atmosphere, which included gases like carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, methane, nitrogen, hydrogen, and helium.</p> Signup and view all the answers