What happens to air pressure and the amount of oxygen as the altitude increases in Earth’s atmosphere?(1 point) Responses Air pressure increases, while the amount of oxygen decreases. Air pressure increases, while the amount of oxygen decreases. Both air pressure and the amount of oxygen decrease. Both air pressure and the amount of oxygen decrease. Air pressure decreases, while the amount of oxygen increases. Air pressure decreases, while the amount of oxygen increases. Both air pressure and the amount of oxygen increase.
Air pressure decreases, while the amount of oxygen decreases.
In which layer of Earth’s atmosphere does weather occur?(1 point) Responses stratosphere stratosphere mesosphere mesosphere troposphere troposphere thermosphere
Troposphere
Which describes the important role of the ozone layer?(1 point) Responses It protects the surface from extreme weather. It protects the surface from extreme weather. It absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation. It absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation. It increases the oxygen level. It increases the oxygen level. It prevents the air from getting thinner.
It absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation.
How did the Industrial Revolution contribute to global climate change?(1 point) Responses It led to the development of nonrenewable sources of energy. It led to the development of nonrenewable sources of energy. It led to an increased use of alternative fuels other than fossil fuels. It led to an increased use of alternative fuels other than fossil fuels. It led to an increased use of coal, oil, and other fossil fuels. It led to an increased use of coal, oil, and other fossil fuels. It led to the release of chemicals that destroyed the ozone layer.
It led to an increased use of coal, oil, and other fossil fuels.
Which best describes global warming?(1 point) Responses It is the trapping of heat energy due to the addition of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. It is the trapping of heat energy due to the addition of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. It is the day-to-day changes in temperature, precipitation, wind, and humidity. It is the day-to-day changes in temperature, precipitation, wind, and humidity. It is the increase in Earth’s average surface temperature due to human activity. It is the increase in Earth’s average surface temperature due to human activity. It is the changes to Earth’s climate due to increased temperature.
It is the increase in Earth’s average surface temperature due to human activity.
Which action would help reduce global warming?(1 point) Responses Use more electricity. Use more electricity. Use more paper products. Use more paper products. Use more plastic products. Use more plastic products. Use more fuel-efficient cars.
