Geography Chapter 4: Atmosphere Study Material
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Which layer of the atmosphere is most important for weather phenomena like rainfall and fog?

  • Mesosphere
  • Thermosphere
  • Troposphere (correct)
  • Stratosphere
  • Which layer of the atmosphere contains a layer of ozone gas that protects us from harmful sun rays?

  • Stratosphere (correct)
  • Exosphere
  • Mesosphere
  • Troposphere
  • What is defined as the pressure exerted by the weight of air on the earth's surface?

  • Insolation
  • Humidity
  • Air Pressure (correct)
  • Temperature
  • What type of area is associated with high pressure in terms of weather conditions?

    <p>Clear and sunny skies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical movement of air in relation to air pressure areas?

    <p>Downward from high pressure to low pressure areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of the Earth's atmosphere primarily made up of?

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

    Which gas in the atmosphere is essential for plants but needs to be converted by bacteria before plants can use it?

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

    How do green plants contribute to the oxygen content in the air?

    <p>By producing oxygen during photosynthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when there is an increased volume of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere due to burning fuels like coal and oil?

    <p>Affects the earth's weather and climate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gas is present in the atmosphere in lesser quantities compared to nitrogen and oxygen, but still plays a role in the atmosphere's composition?

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

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