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What is the primary focus of the class 6 science chapter 'Air Around Us'?

  • Effects of air pollution
  • Air pressure and its applications
  • History of air exploration
  • Properties and composition of air (correct)
  • Which gas makes up the majority of the Earth's atmosphere?

  • Oxygen
  • Argon
  • Nitrogen (correct)
  • Carbon dioxide
  • What is the role of oxygen in the atmosphere?

  • Contributes to the greenhouse effect
  • Has no significant role in the atmosphere
  • Causes air pollution
  • Supports combustion and respiration (correct)
  • What is the approximate percentage of oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere?

    <p>21%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gas is considered a greenhouse gas in the Earth's atmosphere?

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

    What is the role of nitrogen in the atmosphere?

    <p>To maintain atmospheric pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Air Around Us

    • The primary focus of the class 6 science chapter 'Air Around Us' is to understand the composition and importance of the air around us.

    Composition of the Atmosphere

    • Nitrogen makes up the majority of the Earth's atmosphere, taking up about 78% of the total volume.
    • Oxygen is the second most abundant gas in the atmosphere, making up approximately 21% of the total volume.
    • Oxygen's primary role in the atmosphere is to support life by facilitating breathing and respiration in living organisms.

    Greenhouse Gases

    • Carbon dioxide is considered a greenhouse gas in the Earth's atmosphere, playing a significant role in regulating the Earth's temperature.

    Nitrogen's Role

    • Nitrogen's primary role in the atmosphere is to provide a stable and inert environment for life to thrive, making up a large portion of the atmosphere.

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