Ozone Layer and Climate Change Quiz

What year did scientists warn humanity was on track to completely destroy the ozone layer by?

• 2030

• 2020

• 2040

• 2050

What is the primary function of the ozone layer?

• To reflect sunlight back into space

• To absorb ultraviolet radiation from the Sun

• To provide oxygen for breathing

• To regulate Earth's temperature

Where was the massive loss of ozone first discovered?

• Over the Pacific Ocean

• Over the equator

• Over the Arctic

• Over Antarctica

What was identified as the main cause of the ozone hole?

• Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

• Nitrous oxide (N2O)

• Carbon dioxide (CO2)

• Methane (CH4)

What did scientists use to measure ozone levels in Antarctica?

• Balloons and ground measurements

• Airplanes and helicopters

• Satellites and drones

• Submarines and ships

What happens to CFCs when they reach the stratosphere?

• They form new ozone molecules

• They break down into chlorine

• They turn into water vapor

• They become harmless

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What was the global response to the ozone depletion crisis?

• The Paris Agreement

• The Geneva Convention

• The Kyoto Protocol

• The Montreal Protocol

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What are the three P's that helped address the ozone depletion problem?

• Public, Perceptible, Practical

• Personal, Perceptible, Practical

• Public, Political, Practical

• Personal, Political, Perceptible

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What was the main unifying factor in addressing the ozone depletion problem?

• Government policies

• Technological advancements

• Public awareness

• Scientific research

When did the Montreal Protocol go into effect?

• January 1st, 1989

• January 1st, 1991

• January 1st, 1992

• January 1st, 1990

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