ATMOSPHERIC CYCLES

The atmosphere is considered _____ because of its ability to transport and distribute materials throughout the globe quickly. a superhighway a blanket stagnant a shield

a superhighway

Some people consider the earth to be _____ because of its dynamic processes or cycles. stagnant alive changing

alive

Select all of the answers that apply. Which of the following are ways the atmosphere supports life? contains trace gases blocks harmful UV rays transports and distributes heat cycles essential elements: C, O, and N

blocks harmful UV rays transports and distributes heat cycles essential elements: C, O, and N

The condensation of _____ formed the early oceans. It is an important part of the water cycle. meteorites water vapor living organisms nitrogen

water vapor

Nitrogen is important to life because it is part of _____. DNA, amino acids, and proteins plant photosynthesis the air we breathe lightning storms

DNA, amino acids, and proteins

Which of the following does Earth's atmosphere make possible? Select all that apply. Volcanoes erupting A biosphere existing Dynamic recycling of materials needed for most processes on Earth Projectile motion Maintaining a steady and habitable temperature on Earth

A biosphere existing Dynamic recycling of materials needed for most processes on Earth Maintaining a steady and habitable temperature on Earth

Select all of the answers that apply. Biogeochemical cycles _____. help keep the earth warm recycle essential materials disrupt the distribution of materials are needed by living things

help keep the earth warm recycle essential materials are needed by living things

In the carbon-oxygen cycle, carbon dioxide is used for _____ and oxygen is used for _____. respiration, photosynthesis ozone, respiration photosynthesis, respiration evaporation, condensation

photosynthesis, respiration