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Where is the “good” ozone located?
In the troposphere
In the stratosphere
The UV radiation splits oxygen molecules into oxygen atoms and then combine with oxygen molecule to form ozone
True
False
What are some of the UV light effects on humans?
DNA mutations
Skin cancers
Eye problems
All of the above
The removal of which organisms from an ocean ecosystem would most likely cause a collapse of the ecosystem?
Sharks
Phytoplankton
Shrimp
Mussels
Why is stratospheric ozone important?
Reflects the UV radiation
Absorbs the UV radiation
Absorbs the ODS
Reflects the ODS back
Where is CFCs and HCFCs found?
Fire extinguishers
Pesticides
Bacteria breakdown
Refrigerants
What is the effect of CFCs on stratospheric ozone?
Protects the stratospheric ozone
Depletes the stratospheric ozone
Enlarge the stratospheric ozone
Helps ozone formation
The treaty signed under the direction of UNEP to reduce the use of CFCs was called The Montreal Protocol (1987)
True
False
The “Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer” has been effective in reducing CFC emissions
True
False
What is ozone?
Ozone is made of 3 oxygen atoms, and when it is in the stratosphere it protects Earth
Ozone is made of 2 oxygen atoms and when in the troposphere it protects the Earth
Ozone is made of 2 oxygen atoms and when in the stratosphere it harms the Earth
Ozone is made of 3 oxygen atoms and it all throughout the atmosphere
How is Ozone formed?
Formed from UV radiation splitting CO2
Formed as a stable gas that doesn't change form from 2 oxygen atoms
Continuously formed and destroyed via UV radiation from oxygen atoms and molecules
Formed from all components in the atmosphere (CO2, argon, nitrogen)
What are the adverse effects of UV light on biological organisms?
Has no other adverse health effects except suppression of the immune system
There are none
It doesn't harm humans, just phytoplankton and zooplankton
Damages cataract formation, causes skin cancer, damages photosynthetic organisms, and damages consumers of photosynthetic organisms
What are the effects of reduced phytoplankton primary productivity?
Beneficial , there are too many phytoplankton that are damaging other population numbers
Negative, if the primary productivity of phytoplankton is reduced the productivity of the entire ecosystem is reduced
Negative, the phytoplankton are needed to outcompete whales in krill eating
Beneficial, they eat the whales that harm other animals
Why is the ozone layer important?
It helps us tan
Without the ozone layer no sunlight would get through
It protects us from excessive harmful ultraviolet light
The ozone layer re-radiates light and cools down our planet
Which of the following is used in fire extinguishers?
Methyl Bromide
HCFCs
Halons
CFCs
What specific chemical harms the ozone molecules?
Argon
Chlorine
Neon
Iridium
Which of the following alter human activity?
Recover and recycle CFCs
National legislation
Replace glass blown plastics
Add ozone to the stratosphere
What was the Montreal Protocol?
An agreement between several countries on ozone depleting substances
A conference about the ozone layer
A court case about ozone depleting substances
Which equation demonstrates ozone formation and destruction?
O + O ⇌ O2
O2 + O ⇌ O3
O2 + O → O3
O3 → O2 + O
Which types of UV lights promote photosynthesis?
I - UV-A
II - UV-B
III UV-C
I & II
II & III
I & III
I, II, III
What a result of reduced productivity of phytoplankton?
5% will be transferred between energy levels
Carrying capacity will improve
UV-C rays will be absorbed and so the ecosystem will be protected from them
The food chain will be destabilised/ reduced resilience
What protects the world from harmful UV radiation?
Ecosystem resilience
Eutrophication
Stratospheric ozone
Tropospheric ozone
What two are ozone depleting substances?
Carbon dioxide
CO2
Nitrogen oxides
Methyl Bromide
What is one of the effect that CFCs that bring to the the earth
No more school
Sea level rises
CO2 decrease
ESS IS THE BEST!
Ozone is found in
Troposphere and Mesosphere
Troposphere and Stratosphere
Stratosphere and Exosphere
Exosphere and Mesosphere
Where is an ODS likely to be found?
Food compost
Plants
Refrigerants
Solar panel lighting
What initial factor breaks off a chlorine atom from a CFC molecule?
Water molecules
UV radiation
Heat from factories
Strong winds
What is a possible strategy for the clean up and restoration of ODSs?
Removing chlorine from the stratosphere
Telling people to turn off their lights when they leave the house
Using different paint on your cars
Using trains instead of planes
What is a regulation put in place with The Ozone Regulation?
Prohibitions to produce ODS
Technical requirements during deconstruction of ODS
Control of emission of ODS
Annual reporting of ODS
What is the first phase of “good ozone” production process?
each atom then undergoes a binding collision with another oxygen molecule to form an ozone molecule
solar ultraviolet radiation (sunlight) breaks apart an oxygen molecule to form two separate oxygen atoms
Molecules undergo hydrolysis due to atmospheric moisture
Oxygen is released as a byproduct of photosynthesis
What are the most often replacements for ODS?
H-gases
HCFCs
F-gases
T-gasses
What element(s) is a molecule of ozone made of?
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
All of the above
Too much UV light causes a variety of health problems, including skin diseases
True
False
What can CFCs be found in?
Refrigerants
Pesticides
Flame Retardants
All of the above
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