Structure and Composition of the Atmosphere Answers

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Which gas in Earth’s atmosphere forms ozone?

A
oxygen
B
nitrogen
C
water vapor
D
carbon dioxide
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Which gas is most abundant in Earth’s atmosphere?

A
oxygen
B
nitrogen
C
water vapor
D
carbon dioxide
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Which is one way that Earth’s atmosphere supports life?

A
It filters out oxygen.
B
It keeps Earth warm.
C
It increases UV radiation.
D
It provides a solid shield.
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Which describes one of oxygen's roles in Earth’s atmosphere?

A
allows fuels to burn
B
forms clouds that produce rain
C
is the gas that animals exhale
D
is used by plants to produce food
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Joe, a hiker, stands at the top of a hill on a trail above the ocean. Joe's friend Dave is just starting out at the trailhead, which is at the beach.Which statement about this scenario is accurate?

A
The air Joe is breathing is denser than the air at sea level.
B
The air pressure is higher where Joe is than where Dave is.
C
If Joe keeps going up, air pressure will continue to decrease.
D
The air Joe is breathing is denser than the air Dave is breathing.
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Which phrase describes air density?

A
increases as altitude increases
B
equals mass divided by volume
C
pushes molecules in one direction
D
exerts less pressure as it increases

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