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nitrogen
corn; they provide food for many organisms.
3. In what ways can nitrogen gas be broken down into nutrients for
plants?
Through photosynthesis
combustion
respiration
Bacteria fixation
Decomposition
5. What are the largest reservoirs for carbon on Earth?
They are harmful even in the right amounts.
200 miles
100 miles
300 miles
400 miles
8. Why is there concern about the thinning of the ozone layer that
surrounds the earth?
Ozone allows UV radiation to penetrate the atmosphere and keep the Earth warm.
Ozone causes air quality warnings in many large cities around the world.
10. Which gas is the second most common one in our atmosphere?
Neon
Nitrogen
Carbon dioxide
Oxygen
11. Earth's second atmosphere was caused by gases being put off by
_____.
plants
animals
oceans
volcanoes
12. Earth's first atmosphere was made mostly of _____ and _____.
live on land
walk
perform photosynthesis
reproduce
the atmosphere
solar winds
16. Which statement regarding the layers of the earth's atmosphere
is TRUE?
The temperature of the stratosphere decreases as you ascend from the troposphere
troposphere
stratosphere
ionosphere
Mesosphere
the condition of the ozone layer and the presence of spy planes
It holds the air that we breathe, which is a mix of nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide
It is the highest of the four main layers of Earth's atmosphere; some of Earth's satellites
reside here, along with the International Space Station
It is the level of the atmosphere where most spy planes fly to avoid being shot down by less
capable planes
It is the lowest level of the atmosphere; the weather we experience occurs at this level\\
It contains the air we breathe, which is a mix of mostly nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide
It holds the ozone layer, the blanket of air that keeps ultraviolet light out of the lower levels of
the atmosphere
It is the layer furthest from earth and gives way to the depths of space
It holds some of Earth's satellites, along with the International Space Station
22. Which level of the atmosphere is too far down to be warmed
directly by the sun and too far up to benefit from the warmth
trapped by clouds in the troposphere?
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Exosphere