Atmospheric Composition and structure Quiz 1
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On the following profiles represents the atmospheric temperature profile
The Purple line
Represents the atmospheric pressure profile
The Green line
Earth is the only known planet with an atmosphere T/F
False
The atmosphere is divided into layers called Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere. What is the variable that is used to define these layers?
Changes in temperature with altitude
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a greenhouse gas that participates in keeping the surface temperature of our planet ~33˚C warmer than it should be based on the amount of light received.
T/F
True
The atmospheric pressure increases with altitude.
T/F
False
Water is found as a gas in the atmosphere, but it varies a lot from place to place and time to time.
T/F
True
What is holding the atmosphere on earth?
Gravity
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