CpE 1B Chemistry of Atmosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What is the primary component of the Earth's atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Argon

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Ozone

• Nitrogen

What is the chemical formula for ozone?

• O

• O2

• O3

• CO2

How does the ozone layer protect life on Earth?

• It absorbs ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

• It traps heat in the atmosphere.

• It provides oxygen for breathing.

• It reflects sunlight back into space.

What is the primary source of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions?

• Burning fossil fuels

• Deforestation

• Agriculture

• All of the above

What is the name of the process by which greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere?

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Convection

• Greenhouse effect

What is the main cause of acid rain?

• Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides

• Carbon dioxide

• Ozone

• Methane

What is the chemical formula for sulfuric acid, a major component of acid rain?

• H2SO4

• HNO3

• CO2

• O3

What is the name of the phenomenon that describes the depletion of the ozone layer?

• Global warming

• Acid rain

• Ozone hole

• Greenhouse effect