Atmosphere
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Atmosphere starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the role of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
Describe the role of water vapour in the atmosphere.
Explain the greenhouse effect in your own words.
Explain the importance of the ozone layer for life on Earth.
Explain why atmospheric pressure decreases with altitude.
Explain why the sky appears blue during the day.
Name any two greenhouse gases present in the atmosphere.
Name the atmospheric layer that merges into outer space.
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 gas is essential for respiration in animals and humans? (1) Nitrogen (2) Oxygen (3) Carbon dioxide (4) Argon
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer? (1) Troposphere (2) Stratosphere (3) Mesosphere (4) Thermosphere
Which layer of the atmosphere is known for the presence of charged particles called ions? (1) Troposphere (2) Stratosphere (3) Ionosphere (4) Exosphere
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the layer of the atmosphere where most commercial airplanes fly.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the outermost layer of the atmosphere.
The atmosphere is mainly composed of nitrogen and ________.
The boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere is called the ________.
State whether the following is true or false: The atmosphere extends up to about 10,000 km above the Earth's surface.
State whether the following is true or false: The composition of the atmosphere remains exactly the same at all altitudes.
State whether the following is true or false: The mesosphere is the layer where most meteors burn up.
State whether the following is true or false: The stratosphere is free from clouds and weather disturbances.
