Unit 2: The Atmosphere - Gases in the Atmosphere

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  • Created on: 01-11-13 21:44

1. Why has the percentage of oxygen increased from the early atmosphere to now?

  • The photosynthesis of plants
  • The activity of bacteria
  • Human respiration
  • Volcanic eruptions
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2. Why has the percentage of hydrogen decreased from the early atmosphere to now?

  • It has been trapped underground
  • It's escaped from the atompshere
  • It dissolved in oceans and rivers
  • Human activity

3. How does nitrogen support life?

  • Used in respiration
  • Blocks harmful UV rays
  • Used as nutrients for plants
  • Used in photosynthesis

4. Why do carbon dioxide levels rise at night?

  • Increased burning of fossil fuels
  • Plants don't photosynthesise
  • Plants photosynthesise less
  • Humans breathe more

5. Why are the water vapour levels higher in summer?

  • Hotter average temperatures and more average rainfall
  • Hotter average temperatures and less average rainfall
  • Longer day hours and less average rainfall
  • Hotter average temperatures and longer day hours

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