18 Questions
What is the main reason for global warming?
Burning of fossil fuels
Which gas acts as a filter and absorbs ultra-violet rays radiating from the sun?
Ozone
At what altitude is ozone mainly found in the atmosphere?
10-50 km
What is the source of all kinds of precipitation in the atmosphere?
Water vapor
Where does water vapor have its maximum amount in the atmosphere?
Warm and wet regions
Which gas is transparent to incoming solar radiation but opaque to outgoing terrestrial radiation?
Carbon dioxide
What are the two main gases in Earth's atmosphere?
Nitrogen and oxygen
At what height from the Earth's surface is oxygen almost negligible in the atmosphere?
120 km
Which gas is found only up to 90 km from the surface of the Earth?
Carbon dioxide
What instrument is used to measure air pressure?
Barometer
How thick is Earth's atmosphere?
480 km
Which gas contributes to most of the remaining part of Earth's atmosphere after nitrogen and oxygen?
Argon
What percentage of the Earth's atmosphere is composed of oxygen?
21%
Which gas in the Earth's atmosphere cannot be used directly from the air by biotic things?
Nitrogen
What gas is meteorologically a very important gas in the Earth's atmosphere?
Carbon dioxide
In Earth's atmosphere, what role does Argon primarily play?
Mainly used in light bulbs
Which gas plays a major role in the Earth's water cycle and helps keep the climate moderate?
Carbon dioxide
What percentage of the Earth's atmosphere is composed of nitrogen?
78%
Test your knowledge on the fundamental concepts related to Earth's atmosphere. Learn about its composition, functions, and significance in maintaining life on our planet.
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