Ozone Layer Checkpoint Review

What does the ozone layer do?

• Protect us from infrared radiation

• Protect us from UV radiation

• Absorb greenhouse gases

• Absorb light waves from the sun

What type of radiation is completely absorbed by the ozone?

• UVA

• UVB

• UVC

• All of the above

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NGSS.HS-PS4-4

How much UVA radiation hits Earth?

• 0%

• 25%

• 50%

• 100%

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NGSS.HS-PS4-4

True or False? UV radiation levels can vary.

• True

• False

When is it possible to get sunburned?

• On a cloudy day

• In the winter

• In the summer

• All of the above

Where is the majority of the ozone located?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Thermosphere

• Exosphere

Which of the following is not a harmful effect of UV radiation for humans?

• Cataracts

• Sunburn

• Skin cancer

• Reduced photosynthesis

Which of the following is a positive effect of UV radiation?

• Enhanced immune system

• Natural Vitamin D

• Improved eyesight

• Increased production of melanin

According to the UV lab, which of the following is going to provide you with the least protection against UV radiation?

• SPF 4 sunscreen

• Covering up with clothing/fabric

• SPF 55 sunscreen

• Using sunglasses

Which of the following is a negative effect of UV radiation on plants?

• Decreases photosynthesis

• Decreases growth

• Decreases amount of phyotplankton

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS1-6