Atmospheric Composition Quiz
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What is the most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere by volume?

  • Carbon dioxide
  • Nitrogen (correct)
  • Argon
  • Oxygen
  • At what level is the carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere currently?

  • 390 ppm (correct)
  • 0.002%
  • 21%
  • 0.04%
  • Which layer of the atmosphere extends from the Earth's surface to approximately 11 km in altitude?

  • Stratosphere
  • Troposphere (correct)
  • Mesosphere
  • Thermosphere
  • Which gas, at trace levels, is required for plant growth?

    <p>Carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gas, present in trace amounts, is commonly known as laughing gas?

    <p>Nitrous oxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere by volume?

    <p>21.0%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the atmosphere extends from approximately 11 km to about 50 km in altitude?

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

    What is the current level of carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere by volume?

    <p>390 ppm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gas, present in trace amounts, is commonly known as laughing gas?

    <p>Nitrous oxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most abundant atmospheric constituent required for plant growth?

    <p>Carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate percentage of nitrogen in the Earth's atmosphere by volume?

    <p>78.1%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the atmosphere extends from approximately 11 km to about 50 km in altitude?

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

    What gas, at trace levels, is commonly known as laughing gas?

    <p>Nitrous oxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gas is the most abundant oxide at higher levels in the atmosphere and is a significant pollutant?

    <p>Sulfur dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by volume?

    <p>390 ppm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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