LDHISE01IN LDHISE01IN Biology Answered Which of the following methods do scientists use to measure the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere? Locate an area outside that has clean, uncontaminated air and use a special type of flask to capture an air sample. In the lab in a controlled setting, use a special type of flask to capture an air sample. In the lab in a controlled setting, breathe directly into an open flask capturing a sample of carbon dioxide. Use an airplane to travel high into the atmosphere. Then, use a special type of flask to reach out a window and collect an air sample.