Air, the Breath of Life

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Air, the Breath of Life: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Air as an Abiotic Component, Role of Atmosphere in Climate Control, Wind, Air Pollution, Global Warming & Rainfall Patterns etc.

Important Questions on Air, the Breath of Life

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What is the most common element in the wind?

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What is the original source of wind energy?

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CO2 and _____ (CO/N2O) are known as greenhouse gases.

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Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

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Movements of air from warmer to the colder or from colder to warmer regions.

( Choose from the following- Wind currents/ convection current)

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Define air pollution.

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The suspended particles present in the air are unburnt carbon particles and substances known as _____.

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Living things are found on the Earth where _____, hydrosphere and atmosphere exist.

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Surface water of the Earth and underground water comprise _____.

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_____ is produced from incomplete burning of fuels such as petrol and diesel. It is a poisonous gas. It reduces the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. 

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What are the human activities that you think would lead to air pollution?

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Biotic components of the ecosystem is not constituted by-

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Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

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Air pollution causes 

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The Taj Mahal is slowly turning yellow because of 

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The percentage of oxygen in the atmophere

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Which gas has the highest percentage in the atmosphere?

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Choose the right word and fill in the blank.

_____ (smog/water vapour) is intensified by atmospheric pollutants.

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Burning of fossil fuels add
 

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Burning of fossil fuels add