AnswersSS4 PGCPS EARTH SPACE OC SUMMER 2027 - 794243Structure and Composition of the Atmosphere

Structure and Composition of the Atmosphere Answers

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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
3

Which characteristic describes the troposphere?

A
contains the ozone layer
B
has the highest air pressure
C
spans 12–50 km above Earth
D
is a good place for planes to fly
5

As altitude increases, what happens to air pressure?

A
It fluctuates.
B
It increases.
C
It decreases.
D
It stays the same.
6

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.
8

Which gas in Earth’s atmosphere forms ozone?

A
oxygen
B
nitrogen
C
water vapor
D
carbon dioxide
9

Which gas is most abundant in Earth’s atmosphere?

A
oxygen
B
nitrogen
C
water vapor
D
carbon dioxide
10

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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