Atmosphere and Air Pollution Review

The ozone layer is located in the

• stratosphere

• ionosphere

• thermosphere

• troposphere

Large-scale atmospheric phenomena caused by air that is constantly in motion is known as

• conduction

• convection

• weather

• hurricanes

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Which of the following is Earth's densest atmospheric layer?

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

• thermosphere

• troposphere

In the troposphere, which of the following decreases as altitude increases?

• temperature

• radiation

• pressure

• both temperature and pressure

________ causes air to be denser near Earth's surface.

• Gravity

• Temperature

• Condensation

• Evaporation

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Without the greenhouse effect, Earth's atmosphere would be _____ to support life.

• too hot

• too cold

• too wet

• lacking the oxygen

What pollutant forms when automobile emissions react with oxygen gas and ultraviolet rays?

• ozone

• carbon dioxide

• radon

• sulfur dioxide

All of the following are primary air pollutants except...

• carbon monoxide

• nitric acid

• sulfur oxides

• VOCs

Which type of building would most likely have poor indoor air quality?

• one in a cool climate with a good ventilation system

• one in an urban area where windows are often open

• one that is tightly sealed and air-conditioned

• one that has not been repainted or recarpeted in several years

Which of the following pH measurements of rainwater would indicate acid precipitation?

• pH 6.0

• pH 4.1

• pH 7.3

• pH 9.6

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