Atmosphere
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Atmosphere starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the greenhouse effect and its significance.
Describe the importance of the atmosphere for life on Earth.
Explain the importance of the ozone layer for life on Earth.
Explain the role of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
Explain the role of water vapour in the atmosphere.
Explain why temperature decreases with altitude in the troposphere.
Explain why the exosphere is considered the outermost layer of the atmosphere.
Name the atmospheric layer where auroras occur.
What is the approximate percentage of argon in the atmosphere? (1) 0.93% (2) 1.5% (3) 5% (4) 10%
What is the average height of the troposphere above the Earth's surface? (1) 8-16 km (2) 50-80 km (3) 80-400 km (4) 400-1000 km
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer? (1) Troposphere (2) Stratosphere (3) Mesosphere (4) Thermosphere
Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface? (1) Troposphere (2) Stratosphere (3) Mesosphere (4) Thermosphere
The atmosphere is mainly composed of nitrogen and ________.
The boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere is called the ________.
The layer of the atmosphere where commercial airplanes usually fly is the ________.
The process by which the atmosphere is heated by the Earth's surface is called ________.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The atmosphere extends up to about 10,000 km above the Earth's surface.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The exosphere is the densest layer of the atmosphere.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The mesosphere is the coldest layer of the atmosphere.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The thermosphere has the highest temperatures in the atmosphere.
