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3.2 The physical environment
Quick questions on The atmosphere: composition, structure, greenhouse effect and ozone - AQA A-Level Environmental Science
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State the two most abundant gases in dry air and their approximate percentages. [2 marks]
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Explain why the temperature rises with height in the stratosphere but falls with height in the troposphere. [3 marks]
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Explain why the natural greenhouse effect is important for life, including the approximate temperatures involved. [3 marks]
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