Question detail
In The proportions of different gases in the atmosphere, which option helps you identify where the gas or pollutant comes from: Recall that the Earth's atmosphere contains small proportions of other gases including carbon dioxide, water vapour and noble gases?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
The composition and evolution of the Earth's atmosphere
Question
- A. Nitrogen
- B. A related atmosphere statement, but it misses the source angle required here.
- C. A misconception that belongs to a neighbouring Chemistry of the atmosphere objective.
- D. A vague claim that does not connect The proportions of different gases in the atmosphere to the specification point.
Answer
The correct option is Nitrogen. For this source question, that option is correct because it matches Recall that the Earth's atmosphere contains small proportions of other gases including carbon dioxide, water vapour and noble gases in The proportions of different gases in the atmosphere.
Explanation
Nitrogen is the correct answer for this AQA GCSE Chemistry atmosphere question. Look for the source named in the specification, not a general environmental statement. The learning objective is: Recall that the Earth's atmosphere contains small proportions of other gases including carbon dioxide, water vapour and noble gases. In The composition and evolution of the Earth's atmosphere, this means the explanation must use the subtopic The proportions of different gases in the atmosphere and avoid drifting into a different gas, pollutant, climate, or early-atmosphere idea. Checkpoint 18: this page uses the source angle so students can practise one distinct reasoning route before moving to the next question.
Common mistake
Common Mistake in Gas Proportions
Students often confuse the proportions of carbon dioxide and noble gases in the atmosphere, thinking noble gases are more abundant.
Remember that noble gases are present in very small amounts compared to carbon dioxide, which is also a minor component but more significant than noble gases.
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