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What are one of the ways the atmosphere recycle gases through interactions with the biosphere ?
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Through the usage of nitrogen and release oxygen into the atmosphere from plants.B
Though the process photosynthesisC
Through available sunlight and release oxygen into the atmosphere.D
The mineral content in the ground that plants rely on and release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.2
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Which of the following pollutants is most commonly associated with poor air quality?
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Carbon monoxideB
OxygenC
NitrogenD
Water Vapor3
Which role do ultrafine particles play in dirty air?
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They contribute to less than 13,000 premature deaths a year.B
They can worsen symptoms for people with breathing difficulties.C
They are easily removed from the air when people see them floating.D
They are constantly filtered by the nose, which prevents lung absorption.4
Which accurately describes one impact of the atmosphere on Earth’s cycles?
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produces wind currentsB
changes nitrogen into carbon dioxideC
transfers carbon from plants to animalsD
moves oxygen from volcanic eruptions for plants to use5
What was the main reason for creating the EPA?
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enforce the Clean Air ActB
create new laws to keep the air cleanC
provide funding for air pollution studiesD
study the negative effects of polluted air6
Study the image of a plant.
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oxygenB
nitrogenC
water vaporD
carbon dioxide7
Which factor is a major contributor to outdoor air pollution?
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radonB
fossil fuelsC
ultrafine particlesD
carbon monoxide8
Which gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?
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sulfurB
oxygenC
nitric oxideD
carbon dioxide9
Study the graph about the negative effects of indoor air pollution.
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People have a lower risk of dying from COPD when compared to acute lower respiratory infections.B
The health risk is the highest for getting lung cancer when people are exposed to indoor air pollution.C
Most people will die from the negative health effects associated with stroke as indoor dirty air builds up.D
The risk of developing acute lower respiratory infection and ischemic heart disease is the same when exposed to indoor air pollution.10
What happens when the atmosphere interacts with the biosphere?
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Winds are produced.B
Groundwater supplies are replenished.C
Carbon dioxide is cycled during plant respiration.D
Volcano eruptions influence the cycling of nitrogen.Did you find these answers helpful?
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