Atmosphere
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Atmosphere starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Define 'weather' and 'climate'.
Describe the composition of the atmosphere by volume.
Describe the importance of the ozone layer for life on Earth.
Describe the role of dust particles in the atmosphere.
Explain the difference between homosphere and heterosphere.
Explain the role of water vapour in the atmosphere.
Explain the significance of the greenhouse effect in maintaining life on Earth.
Explain the term 'atmospheric lapse rate'.
What is the approximate height of the troposphere at the equator? (1) 8 km (2) 12 km (3) 16 km (4) 20 km
Which gas is present in the least amount in the atmosphere? (1) Nitrogen (2) Oxygen (3) Carbon dioxide (4) Ozone
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ionosphere, important for radio communication? (1) Troposphere (2) Stratosphere (3) Mesosphere (4) Thermosphere
Which of the following correctly lists the layers of the atmosphere in order from the Earth's surface upwards? (1) Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere (2) Stratosphere, Troposphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere (3) Troposphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere (4) Troposphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere, Mesosphere, Exosphere
The atmospheric pressure ________ with increasing altitude.
The average atmospheric pressure at sea level is ________ millibars.
The boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere is called the ________.
The layer of the atmosphere where weather phenomena like clouds and rain occur is called the ________.
Is the following statement true or false? The composition of the atmosphere remains the same up to about 80 km from the Earth's surface.
Is the following statement true or false? The exosphere merges into outer space.
Is the following statement true or false? The stratosphere is free from weather disturbances.
Is the following statement true or false? The thermosphere is also known as the 'heat sphere'.
