Ozone day

When is the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer celebrated?

• September 11

• August 16

• September 16

• October 4

Which chemical compounds are primarily responsible for ozone layer depletion?

• Methane

• Nitrous oxide

• Chloroform

• Cholofluorocarbons

The ozone layer is mainly found in which layer of the Earth's atmosphere?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

Which gas is the primary component of the ozone layer?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Ozone

• Carbondioxide

In which year was the Montreal Protocol signed? a

• 1987

• 1977

• 1980

• 1984

Which of the following international agreement aims to phase out the production of ozone-depleting substances?

• Kyoto Protocol

• Montreal Protocol

• Paris Agreement

• Basel Convention

Which region of the Earth is most affected by the ozone hole?

• The Antarctic

• The equator

• The Arctic

• North America

Which environmental effect is directly linked to the depletion of the ozone layer?

• Global warming

• Soil erosion

• Increased UV radiation

• Acid rain

What is the main effect of excessive exposure to UV radiation due to ozone depletion?

• Lung cancer

• Asthma

• Skin cancer and cataracts

• Heart disease

The Montreal Protocol has been hailed as one of the most successful environmental agreements. What is the main goal of this protocol?To control greenhouse gas emissions

b) To phase out the production of substances that deplete the ozone layer

c) To reduce ocean pollution

d) To prevent deforestation

• To prevent deforestation

• To reduce ocean pollution

• To phase out the production of substances that deplete the ozone layer

• To control greenhouse gas emissions