12 Questions
What role does the Earth's atmosphere play in regulating the climate?
Absorbing and redistributing heat from the sun
Which process is responsible for moving water through the hydrosphere?
Runoff
What is the main component of the Earth's hydrosphere?
Water
Which study focuses on the Earth's hydrosphere and its processes?
Oceanography
What is the most significant impact of human activities on the hydrosphere?
Affecting water quality and availability
Which layer of the Earth is divided into tectonic plates that are in constant motion?
Lithosphere
Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface?
Troposphere
What percentage of the Earth's atmosphere is composed of nitrogen?
78.08%
Which gas is present in Earth's atmosphere at around 0.04%?
Carbon Dioxide
What effect does the atmosphere have on reducing temperature extremes between day and night?
Reduces temperature extremes
Which field of study focuses on processes like global warming and ozone depletion?
Atmospheric Science
What is the main function of Earth's atmosphere in relation to life on the planet?
Absorbing solar radiation and meteoroids
Refresh your knowledge on the Earth's atmosphere, the layer of gases surrounding the planet and its composition. Dive into the percentages of nitrogen, oxygen, argon, carbon dioxide, and other gases present, as well as the variations with altitude.
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