The Atmosphere Quiz

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Which gas makes up the largest percentage of the Earth's atmosphere?

Oxygen

Carbon Dioxide

Argon

Nitrogen (correct)

Which gas is essential for human and animal respiration?

Carbon Dioxide

Argon

Oxygen (correct)

Nitrogen

Which gas is used in the food and beverage industry, particularly in carbonated drinks?

Nitrogen

Argon

Carbon Dioxide (correct)

Oxygen

Which gas is used as a component in the manufacturing of fertilizers?

Nitrogen (N2) Signup and view all the answers

Which gas is used in the production of nitro beers?

Nitrogen (N2) Signup and view all the answers

Which gas is used in light bulbs to prevent the filament from oxidizing?

Argon (Ar) Signup and view all the answers

What are the approximate percentages of nitrogen, oxygen, argon, and carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere?

Nitrogen (N2): 78%, Oxygen (O2): 21%, Argon (Ar): 0.93%, Carbon Dioxide (CO2): 0.04% Signup and view all the answers

What are some everyday uses of nitrogen (N2)?

Nitrogen is used in fire suppression systems, providing an inert atmosphere, manufacturing fertilizers, packaging and preserving food items, and in the production of nitro beers. Signup and view all the answers

What are some applications of argon (Ar)?

Argon is used in light bulbs to prevent the filament from oxidizing and in welding processes to provide an inert atmosphere. Signup and view all the answers

What are some applications of carbon dioxide (CO2)?

Carbon dioxide is used in the food and beverage industry, particularly in carbonated drinks like soda. It is also used in fire extinguishers, as a refrigerant, and in the process of photosynthesis by plants. Signup and view all the answers

What are some uses of nitrogen (N2) in the food industry?

Nitrogen is used in the food industry for packaging and preserving food items, as well as in the production of nitro beers. Signup and view all the answers