Atmosphere
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Atmosphere starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the greenhouse effect.
Describe the role of water vapour in the atmosphere.
Explain the importance of the ozone layer.
Explain the role of the atmosphere in the water cycle.
Explain why air pressure decreases with altitude.
Explain why the temperature decreases as we go higher in the troposphere.
Name the main gases present in the atmosphere.
Name the process by which water vapour changes into liquid water in the atmosphere.
What is the approximate percentage of oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere? (1) 21% (2) 78% (3) 1% (4) 0.03%
Which gas is most abundant in the Earth's atmosphere? (1) Oxygen (2) Nitrogen (3) Carbon dioxide (4) Argon
Which gas is responsible for absorbing most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation? (1) Oxygen (2) Ozone (3) Nitrogen (4) Carbon dioxide
Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure? (1) Thermometer (2) Barometer (3) Hygrometer (4) Anemometer
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the layer of the atmosphere where satellites orbit the Earth.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the layer where auroras occur.
Fill in the blank: The ________ protects us from meteoroids by burning them up before they reach the Earth's surface.
The boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere is called the ________.
Is the thermosphere the hottest layer of the atmosphere? (Yes/No)
State whether the following statement is true or false: The stratosphere is colder than the troposphere.
True or False: Carbon dioxide is essential for photosynthesis.
True or False: The composition of the atmosphere is the same at all heights.
