17 Questions
What percentage of air is found in the first 30 km of the Earth's atmosphere?
99%
What is the most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere?
Nitrogen
What is the role of water in heat transfer in the Earth's energy budget?
It plays a crucial role in heat transfer processes
What is the term for the increase in the Earth's average temperature due to human activities?
Enhanced greenhouse effect
What is the term for the balance between the energy inputs and outputs of the Earth's energy budget?
Energy balance
What is the approximate percentage of oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere?
20%
What is the normal lapse rate in the troposphere?
6.5°C/1000 meters
What is the dominant source of atmospheric heat?
Terrestrial radiation
What is the process by which parcels of air rise when heated?
Convection
What is the layer of the atmosphere where temperatures increase to 1100°C?
Thermosphere
What is the process of energy transfer between two objects in contact with each other?
Conduction
What is the process by which energy is transferred when water changes state from liquid to gas or vice versa?
Latent Heat Exchange
What is the primary function of ozone in the upper atmosphere?
To protect us from damaging UV radiation
What is the approximate concentration of ozone at altitudes between 11 and 50 kilometers?
5 to 12 ppm
What is responsible for destroying ozone in the polar stratosphere?
CFCs and NOx
What is an aerosol?
A tiny solid or liquid suspended in the atmosphere
What is the term for the roughly circular zones in the polar stratosphere where ozone concentration is lower than expected?
Ozone hole
This quiz covers the characteristics of the atmosphere that support life on Earth, the abundant atmospheric gases, and the interactions between solar energy and Earth's surface. Test your knowledge of the Earth's energy budget and its importance for life.
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