Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science practice

Paper 3 structured question: Air quality and climate

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Air quality and climate

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Paper 3Theory (Core)3 marks

The composition of air affects various environmental processes.

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Clean, dry air is primarily composed of nitrogen and oxygen, with trace amounts of other gases.

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Explain Why is it important to know the composition of clean, dry air?
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Paper 3Theory (Core)2 marks

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Clean, dry air consists of approximately 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and the remaining 1% is made up of noble gases and carbon dioxide.

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Identify List the main components of clean, dry air and their approximate percentages.
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