Ozone Layer Quiz

What is the primary function of the ozone layer?

• To absorb UV light

• To absorb visible light

• To absorb infrared light

• To absorb radio waves

What is the composition of the ozone molecule?

• Two oxygen atoms

• Three oxygen atoms

• One oxygen atom

• Four oxygen atoms

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What are the primary culprits in ozone layer breakdown?

• Nitrous oxide

• Chlorofluorocarbons

• Methane

• Carbon dioxide

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Where are the thinnest areas of the ozone layer located?

• Near the equator

• Near the poles

• Over the continents

• Over the oceans

Which region has been impacted by pollution since the mid-1980s?

• Amazon

• Sahara

• Antarctic

• Arctic

What percentage of CFCs currently in the atmosphere were emitted by industrialized countries in the northern hemisphere?

• 30%

• 10%

• 50%

• 90%

In which year was the production of ozone-depleting substances banned by the Montreal Protocol?

• 1989

• 1975

• 1995

• 2005

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What is the estimated time for chlorine levels to return to their natural state?

• 10 years

• 50 years

• 100 years

• 25 years

What will be the size of the Antarctic ozone hole when chlorine levels return to their natural state?

• Less than 2 million square miles

• Less than 5 million square miles

• Less than 8 million square miles

• Less than 10 million square miles

What did the Montreal Protocol ban?

• The use of refrigerants

• The production of plastic products

• The production of ozone-depleting substances

• The use of aerosols

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