Midterm Review: Air Pollution

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What is the atmosphere?

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The blanket of air that surrounds Earth.

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In which layer of the atmosphere is the ozone layer located?

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Stratosphere.

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What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?

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Troposphere.

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Which of the following is NOT considered an element: Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Carbon, Methane?

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Methane.

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Which word does not belong in this group: troposphere, mesosphere, mitosis, stratosphere, thermosphere?

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Mitosis.

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What is air pressure?

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The force exerted by the weight of air above a surface.

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What is the role of the ozone layer?

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To absorb most of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.

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What are the main components of the atmosphere?

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Nitrogen (78%), Oxygen (21%), and other gases (1%).

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

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What is a greenhouse gas?

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Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect.