Atmosphere
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Atmosphere starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Define atmospheric pressure and state its unit of measurement in the SI system.
Describe the greenhouse effect and its significance for life on Earth.
Describe the process of advection in the atmosphere.
Describe the role of water vapour in the atmosphere.
Discuss the impact of human activities on the composition of the atmosphere.
Discuss the significance of the stratosphere for aviation.
Explain the concept of lapse rate in the atmosphere.
Explain the difference between weather and climate.
The average height of the troposphere over the equator is about (1) 8 km (2) 12 km (3) 16 km (4) 20 km
What is the approximate percentage of oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere? (1) 21% (2) 78% (3) 1% (4) 0.03%
Which gas is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect in the atmosphere? (1) Nitrogen (2) Oxygen (3) Carbon dioxide (4) Argon
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ionosphere, important for radio communication? (1) Troposphere (2) Stratosphere (3) Mesosphere (4) Thermosphere
The boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere is called the ________.
The instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure is called a ________.
The layer of the atmosphere where weather phenomena like clouds and rainfall occur is called the ________.
The process by which plants release water vapour into the atmosphere is called ________.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Atmospheric pressure decreases with increasing altitude.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The composition of the atmosphere has remained constant throughout Earth's history.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The exosphere is the outermost layer of the atmosphere.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The ozone layer is found in the stratosphere.
