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Atmosphere SOL
Weather SOL Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Has earth's atmosphere always been the same? | No, it has changed over geologic time. |
| True or False. Vegetation absorbs heat. | True. |
| Do volcanic eruptions increase or decrease global temperature? | Decrease because the ash blocks out sunlight. |
| What is the Earth's current atmosphere composed of? | The Earth’s current atmosphere is 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen and 1% trace gases. |
| Name two things that help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. | Plants and the ocean. |
| What man made chemicals reduced the amount of ozone in the atmosphere. | CFC's. |
| What terrestrial planet doesn't have an atmosphere? | Mercury. |
| How do humans add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere? | By burning fossil fuels. |
| Name two things that reduce the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere. | Oxidation of metals and animals. |
| In our solar system, the Earth's atmosphere is unique because it contains substantial amounts of ________. | Oxygen. |