Ozone and Atmospheric Layers

What are the two lower layers of the atmosphere discussed in class?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Exosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the chemical symbol for ozone?

• O

• O₂

• O²

• 0₃

If ozone is in the stratosphere it is ___?

• Protective

• Harmful

• Neutral

If ozone is in the troposphere it is ___?

• Protective

• Harmful

• Neutral

Which group of elements on the periodic table were used to create chemicals that are harmful to the ozone layer?

• Noble Gases

• Halogens

• Alkali Metals

• Alkaline-Earth Metals

What natural energy source breaks molecules in the atmosphere to create substances that are harmful to the ozone layer?

• UV Radiation

• Lightning

• Visible Light

• Radio Waves

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NGSS.HS-PS4-4

Ozone in the lower levels of the atmosphere helps to produce ___?

• Smog

• Heat

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

What was the Montreal Protocol?

• An agreement to regulate chemicals known to deplete the ozone layer.

• An agreement to regulate chemicals knows to increase global temperature.

• An agreement to regulate water pollution.

• An agreement to regulate geological pollution

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-6

Based on the models, what year is the ozone layer expected to heal?

• 2020

• 2100

• 1990

• 2000

What do people mine the most of?

• Iron

• Gold

• Silver

• Copper