EARTH'S ATMOSPHERE
LAYERS OF THE ATMOSPHERE
RANDOM A
RANDOM 2
RANDOM 3
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the most abundant gas in the atmosphere
nitrogen
100
the layer where weather is found
troposphere
100
What is the name of this tool?
Erlenmeyer Flask
100
Which element is identified by the letter Mg
Magnesium
100
First step to the Scientific Method
Making an observation/ Asking a question
200
the gas that makes up about 78% of the atmosphere
nitrogen
200
where the ozone layer is found
stratosphere
200
Harmful substances in air, water, or soil
pollutants
200
instrument that measures wind direct
Wind vane
200
List three examples of abiotic factors
Dependent upon answer but may include: temperature, light, water, minerals, nutrients, gases
300
excess of this gas contributes to global warming
carbon dioxide
300
List all the layers of the atmosphere in ascending order
troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere and exosphere.
300
Lines on a weather map that join areas of equal pressure.
isobars
300
this happens to air pressure as altitude increases
decreases
300
High pressure systems are usually associated with
Calm conditions / Stable weather
400
Name three gases found in the Earth's atmosphere.
oxygen, nitrogen, argon, hydrogen, oxides and sulfides, water vapour
400
the layer closest to outer space
exosphere
400
Lines on a weather map that join areas of equal pressure.
Isobars
400
How many Oxygen atoms are present in the following?
2COOCHOOOH2
10 oxygen Atoms
400
draw a molecule of water indicating its polarity nature
The judge will conclude based on the drawing.
500
condition of the earth's atmosphere over an extended period of time
climate
500
the thickest layer of the atmosphere
thermosphere
500
Forms when nitrogen oxides & sulfur oxides (produced from burning fossil fuels) combine w/water in the air
acid rain
500
What is the headwater of a stream?
Source or origin of the stream
500
List three properties of water and define them
Dependent on answer.