4.2 - Composition of the Atmosphere
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Practice Questions
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What is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere?
💡 Hint: Think of what fills most of the air around us.
Name two roles of oxygen in the atmosphere.
💡 Hint: Consider how living things use oxygen.
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What is the primary gas in the Earth’s atmosphere?
💡 Hint: Think about what gas is most prevalent.
True or False: Argon is a reactive gas.
💡 Hint: Consider the group of gases it belongs to.
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Evaluate the impact of increased water vapour in the atmosphere due to climate change.
💡 Hint: Consider how water vapour's role as a greenhouse gas might influence global temperatures.
Compare and contrast the behaviors of nitrogen and oxygen in a combustion reaction.
💡 Hint: Reflect on why nitrogen does not support flames.
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