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Atmosphere
Question | Answer |
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True or False: The Earth’s atmosphere has changed over geologic time | True |
Which factors control and change climate? | reflectivity of the surface, the amount and types of gases in the atmosphere, amount of cloud cover, volcanic eruptions, vegetation cover and meteor impacts |
What are good insulators that trap heat and will cause global warming? | Water vapor, carbon dioxide and clouds |
True or False: Vegetation doesn't absorbs more heat than non-vegetated areas | False |
What planet has no atmosphere? | Mercury |
What is the Earth's atmosphere currently made of? | 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen and 1% trace gases |
What has reduced the amount of ozone in the upper atmosphere? | Man-made chemicals (CFC) |
What chemical has been added to the atmosphere by the burning of fossil fuels? | Carbon dioxide |
What affects the atmospheres ability to hold heat? | Biologic Activity |
True or False: Changing of landscapes such as deforestation or destruction of habitat kill plants which increases carbon dioxide and warms areas | True |