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Atmosphere 2nd
Study Stack #2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why is our solar system unique from others? | Because it contains oxygen. |
| Has the earth's atmosphere changed over geologic time? | Yes. |
| What does photosynthesis reduce? | The amount of carbon dioxide. |
| ________ of metals and animals are oxygen sinks which reduce the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere. Fill in the blank. | Oxidation |
| What reflects better than land and ocean water? | Ice and snow. |
| True or false. Volcanic eruptions can increase temperatures because of ash blocking sunlight. | False. The temperature decreasing. |
| Vegetation absorbs ______ heat than non-vegetated areas. Fill in the blank. | More heat. |
| Biologic activity affects the atmosphere ability to hold heat is known as... | The greenhouse effect. |
| What percentage of the Earth's current atmosphere is nitrogen? | 78% |
| Venus has high amount of what in it's atmosphere? | Carbon Dioxide |