The Atmosphere Flashcards
1
Q
The atmosphere is made up of…
A
Gases,water vapour and particles
2
Q
The important gasses that help sustain life are…
A
Nitrogen,Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide
3
Q
Nitrogen Percentage?
A
78%
4
Q
Oxygen Percentage?
A
20%
5
Q
Argon Percentage?
A
1%
6
Q
Carbon Dioxide Percentage?
A
0.04%
7
Q
Other gases percentage?
A
Up to 1%
8
Q
What is Nitrogen good for?
A
Nitrogen is an essential part of proteins which are used to build cells and control reactions in the body
9
Q
What is Oxygen good for?
A
Oxygen is used to produce energy in the body for activities such as running.
10
Q
What is Carbon Dioxide good for?
A
Carbon Dioxide is used by plants to during photosynthesis to produce sugar
