The Breath of Life: Air

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The Breath of Life: Air: 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 The Breath of Life: Air

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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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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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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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Burning of fossil fuels add
 

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Choose the right answer and fill in the blank.

_____ are the percentages of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere of Mars and Venus. (95.3% - 96.5% / 68% - 99%)

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Sulphur dioxide is a greenhouse gas.

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Which of the following is not an air pollutant :

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According to the volume, the amount of carbon-di-oxide present in the atmosphere is:

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Rainfall patterns are decided by the prevailing:

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What is Air Pollution? What are the main sources of air pollution? Write a few lines about each of them.

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Harmful gases given out by cars _____(pollute/purify) the air.