UV Light and the Ozone

Ozone is formed in the

• troposhere

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• thermosphere

What is the name of the international agreement committing parties to phasing out ozone depleting substances and phasing out chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)?

• Vienna Protocol

• Paris Agreement

• Montreal Protocol

• Antarctic Convention

Which of the following represents ozone gas molecule:

• O₆

• O₄

• O₉

• O₃

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Where is the largest 'hole' in the ozone layer located?

• Over the United States

• Over Europe

• Over Antarctica

• Around the equator

Which of the following is NOT an ingredient that is needed to produce the ozone hole?

• Infrared Light

• Cold Temperatures

• UV Light

• Chlorine from CFCs

The concentration of ozone is measured in _____ units. The blue and purple colors represent ____ levels of ozone.

• Dobson , Low

• Dobson , High

• Decibel , Low

• Decibel , High

How many oxygen atoms does a molecule of ozone contain?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

The depletion in the Ozone layer is caused by:

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrous oxide

• Methane

• Chlorofluorocarbon

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

What type of UV light is most effective at breaking down ozone molecules?

• UVA

• UVB

• UVC

• UVD

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the highest concentration of ozone, protecting us from UV radiation?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere