Question

Listed following are characteristics of the atmospheres of Venus, Earth, and Mars. Match each atmospheric characteristic to the appropriate planet.a. almost no surface winds, sulfuric acid clouds, runaway greenhouse effectb. atmosphere composed primarily of nitrogen and ultraviolet-absorbing stratospherec. extremely low density atmosphere, global dust storms

Answer 1

Venus: almost no surface winds, sulfuric acid clouds, runaway greenhouse effect.

Earth: atmosphere composed primarily of nitrogen and ultraviolet-absorbing stratosphere

Mars: extremely low-density atmosphere, global dust storms.

Answer 2

Answer:

Venus: almost no surface winds, sulfuric acid clouds, runaway greenhouse effect.

Earth: atmosphere composed primarily of nitrogen and ultraviolet-absorbing stratosphere

Mars: extremely low-density atmosphere, global dust storms.

Explanation:

• The atmosphere of Venus produces a very intense greenhouse effect, which explains that the planet's surface temperature varies slightly around 470ºC - warmer than Mercury, although it is almost twice the distance from the Sun.

• The atmosphere on Mars is essentially carbon dioxide (95%), nitrogen (less than 3%) and argon (less than 2%), with oxygen being only trace - not surprising given that oxygen from the Earth is essentially a product of life and not its cause. This atmosphere is very faint (less than 1% of normal atmospheric pressure on Earth) although it is dense enough to allow strong winds that raise real sandstorms that cover almost the entire planet.

• The Earth's atmosphere is composed of gases such as oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitrogen, the earth's atmosphere performs important functions such as protecting the earth from ultraviolet rays harmful to living beings and maintaining the average temperature of the earth, avoiding large thermal amplitudes between the earth. Day and night. Thanks to the atmosphere, life is possible on the planet.