What factor does not affect gaseous escape?

Distance between the planet and the Sun

Gravitational force of the planet

Why should we protect our ozone layer?

To prevent harmful UV rays from entering the Earth.

To prevent meteors from colliding into Earth.

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1.

What does Uranus comprise of?
- A.
  
  Water, ammonia and oxygen
- B.
  
  Water, oxygen and nitrogen
- C.
  
  Water, ammonia and methane
- D.
  
  Methane, nitrogen, oxygen
Correct Answer
C. Water, ammonia and methane

Explanation
Uranus is a gas giant classified as a subclass called ice giants.

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What factor does not affect gaseous escape?
- A.
  
  Distance between the planet and the Sun
- B.
  
  Gravitational force of the planet
- C.
  
  Mass of gaseous molecules
- D.
  
  Presence of atmosphere
Correct Answer
D. Presence of atmosphere

Explanation
Revise again?

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3.

Which gas cannot be found in the Earth's atmosphere?
- A.
  
  Sulfur dioxide
- B.
  
  Xenon
- C.
  
  Nitrous oxide
- D.
  
  Ozone
Correct Answer
A. Sulfur dioxide

Explanation
Revise the percentage chart again?

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4.

This is the molecular structure of carbon monoxide. Which is the carbon molecule?
- A.
  
  Black one!
- B.
  
  Red one!
Correct Answer
B. Red one!

Explanation
Carbon atom has a proton number of six while oxygen atom has a proton number of eight. Therefore carbon atom is smaller in size compared to the oxygen atom.

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5.

What is one of the negative effects of methane?
- A.
  
  Lung cancer
- B.
  
  Skin disorder
- C.
  
  Fever
- D.
  
  Lack of oxygen
Correct Answer
D. Lack of oxygen

Explanation
Lack of oxygen in the body is actually asphyxia.

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6.

Name a source of nitrogen dioxide.

Correct Answer
Kerosene heaters
Un-vented gas stoves and heaters
Environmental tobacco smoke
Internal combustion machines
Lightning activity

Explanation
Read?

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7.

Why should we protect our ozone layer?
- A.
  
  To prevent meteors from colliding into Earth.
- B.
  
  To disallow gaseous escape.
- C.
  
  To prevent harmful UV rays from entering the Earth.
- D.
  
  What is an ozone layer?
Correct Answer
C. To prevent harmful UV rays from entering the Earth.

Explanation
Please do a recap or see video!

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8.

Please enter the definition of carbon cycle (Don't get this wrong!)

Correct Answer
The carbon cycle is the process through which carbon is cycled through the air, ground, plants, animals and fossil fuels.

Explanation
Similar to water cycle, it keeps the quantity of carbon in the environment going.

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9.

Name any consequence of global warming

Correct Answer
Drought and wildfire
Intense rainstorm and dangerous hurricanes
rainstorm and hurricane
Infectious diseases and food/waterborne illness outbreaks
Allergy and asthma

Explanation
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Chemistry Quiz

What does Uranus comprise of?

What factor does not affect gaseous escape?

Which gas cannot be found in the Earth's atmosphere?

This is the molecular structure of carbon monoxide. Which is the carbon molecule?

What is one of the negative effects of methane?

Name a source of nitrogen dioxide.

Why should we protect our ozone layer?

Please enter the definition of carbon cycle (Don't get this wrong!)

Name any consequence of global warming