3.3

Question 1

The _______ is considered the most uneven, unstable, and fast-changing part of the
climate system.

Answer 1

atmosphere

Question 2

______ is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere, followed by ______

Answer 2

nitrogen
oxygen

Question 3

they absorb and emit
radiation

Answer 3

Water Vapor, Carbon Dioxide, Methane, Nitrous Oxide, and Ozone

Question 4

● Water vapor is considered as the _________ because it is the most variable component of the atmosphere.

Answer 4

primary greenhouse gas

Question 5

The __________ influences the climate system by storing and transporting large
amounts of energy.

Answer 5

hydrosphere

Question 6

● acts as a climate regulator because it strongly influences temperature changes.

Answer 6

Ocean

Question 7

● _______ at the land surface of the geosphere affect climate by controlling how much energy received from the sun is returned to the environment.

Answer 7

Soil and vegetation

Question 8

The ___ or the description of the surface feature of the land affects the wind that
blows on the land surface.

Answer 8

topography

Question 9

● The ______ has a significant effect on the atmosphere’s composition.

Answer 9

biosphere