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Atmosphere 2nd
Study Stack #2
Question | Answer |
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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 |