human impact on atmosphere

problem caused by increased levels of CFC's in the atmosphere

• global warming
• thermal pollution 
• greenhouse effect
• ozone depletion

Which of the following results when nitrogen and sulfur-containing compounds mix with water in the atmosphere?

• global warming
• ozone depletion 
• acid rain
• thermal pollution

Which of the following is a finite resource?  

• solar energy 
• wind energy
• trees
• fossil fuels 

Which of the following ecological problems is NOT the result of burning fossil fuels? 

• greenhouse effect
• ozone depletion 
• climate change 
• acid rain

Which of the following results when levels of CO₂ in the atmosphere increase due to fossil fuel burning?

• ecological succession 
• acid rain 
• ozone depletion
• global warming

Which of the following is NOT a method of energy conservation?

• taking public transportation to work (bus, subway)
• riding your bike to work
• walking to work 
• driving alone in your car to work

Pollution can cause harm to the ___________.  

• air
• land
• water
• all of the above

Conservation is the act of conserving, or protecting the environment, plants, and animals. What are some things you can do to help conserve our environment? 

• leave water on, leave TV on, run dishwasher with 1 plate
• run the washing machine with 1 shirt
• leave the refrigerator door open
• turn off water, turn off lights, turn off TV

Continued depletion of the ozone layer will most likely result in

• an increase in skin cancer among humans 
• a decrease in atmospheric pollutants 
• an increase in marine ecosystem stability 
• a decrease in climatic changes

What does ozone in the atmosphere do?

• it absorbs and traps heat energy
• it provides a place for water vapor to condense
• it protects against harmful uv radiation
• it helps plants grow