The Breath of Life: Air
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
What is the most common element in the wind?

What is the original source of wind energy?

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

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

Movements of air from warmer to the colder or from colder to warmer regions.
( Choose from the following- Wind currents/ convection current)


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

Surface water of the Earth and underground water comprise _____.

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?


The Taj Mahal is slowly turning yellow because of

The percentage of oxygen in the atmophere


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%)

Sulphur dioxide is a greenhouse gas.

Which of the following is not an air pollutant :

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

Rainfall patterns are decided by the prevailing:

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

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