The Ozone Layer

When was the hole in the Ozone Layer above Antarctica first discovered?

• 1985

• 1995

• 1950

• 1890

What is the name of a common man-made substance that causes ozone depletion?

• TLC

• CFC

• DDT

• MCC

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Where is the majority of ozone found in the atmosphere?

• Thermosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

What type of harmful rays are blocked by ozone?

• Radio waves

• Infrared

• Ultraviolet

• X-rays

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

What type of cancer can the harmful rays in question 4 cause in humans?

• Lung cancer

• Bowel Cancer

• Skin cancer

• Stomach cancer

Which item found in the home may still contain chemicals which can destroy the ozone layer?

• Cooker

• Fridge

• Deodorant

• Soap

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Between what heights is the ozone layer found in the atmosphere?

• 2-3 km

• 0-1 km

• 19-30 km

• 70-80 km

What is the name of the agreement made between countries to reduce ozone depletion?

• Environmental Protection Act

• Montreal Protocol

• Rio Earth Summit

• Common Agricultural Policy

In what year was the agreement in question 8 made?

• 1921

• 1983

• 1974

• 1987

How many atoms of Oxygen are there in ozone?

• 6

• 1

• 3

• 2

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1