Atmospheric Science Quiz
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What is the mole fraction of oxygen in dry air?

  • 0.04%
  • 20.95% (correct)
  • 78.08%
  • 0.93%
  • What is the approximate average water vapor content in the atmosphere at sea level?

  • 0.93%
  • 1% (correct)
  • 0.4%
  • 0.04%
  • Which gas makes up the largest mole fraction in dry air?

  • Argon
  • Nitrogen (correct)
  • Oxygen
  • Carbon dioxide
  • What role does the Earth's atmosphere play in reducing temperature extremes between day and night?

    <p>Retaining heat through the greenhouse effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what altitude do air composition, temperature, and atmospheric pressure vary?

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

    What is the approximate mole fraction of nitrogen in dry air?

    <p>78.08%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate mole fraction of oxygen in dry air?

    <p>20.95%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate mole fraction of argon in dry air?

    <p>0.93%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate mole fraction of carbon dioxide in dry air?

    <p>0.04%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average water vapor content in the atmosphere at sea level?

    <p>1%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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