Greenhouse Gases and Ozone Depletion Review

Which of the following greenhouse gases resulting from human activities such as the extraction and processing of natural gas or raising livestock is a significant contributor to climate change?

• Nitrogen

• Argon

• Methane

• Water vapor

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Which of the following would most likely be a cause of increased skin cancer rates in Australia?

• over-use of sunscreen

• the occurrence of a solar flare

• ozone depletion in the stratosphere

• none of the above

Which of the following would directly reduce global greenhouse gas emissions?

• replacing coal-burning power plants with wind and solar energy

• requiring environmental education for all high school students

• increasing the use of gasoline powered automobiles

• converting tropical forests to agricultural use for more food

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

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If Earth had no atmosphere, the mean surface temperature would be approximately -15oC. With our present atmosphere, Earth’s mean surface temperature is approximately +15oC. Which of the following is the best explanation for this difference?

• reflection of solar radiation by clouds

• absorption of ultraviolet radiation by the ozone layer

• the breakdown of oxygen molecules in the thermosphere

• absorption of infrared radiation by greenhouse gases

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

Which of these has been controlled in an attempt to reduce the depletion of ozone in Earth’s atmosphere?

• methods of filtering gasoline

• use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

• methods of radioactive waste storage

• use of mercury (Hg) compounds

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What is the main cause of ozone depletion?

• Carbon dioxide emissions

• Deforestation

• Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

• Methane emissions

Which is NOT a result in the reduction of stratospheric ozone?

• reduced photosynthetic activity

• increased skin cancer

• increased eye problems

• increased birth defects

• suppressed immune systems

How many O₃ atoms can a single chlorine atom break down?

• 5,000

• 10,000

• 50,000

• 100,000

• 500,000

Ozone depletion in the Earth's atmosphere is mainly caused by:

• Excessive planting of trees

• Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) from aerosols and refrigerants

• The use of solar panels

• Increased carbon dioxide emissions from cars

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-6

When is the Antarctic ozone "hole" largest?

• early spring in southern hemisphere

• late summer in southern hemisphere

• mid summer in southern hemisphere

• late fall in southern hemisphere

• early winter in southern hemisphere