Font size
WorksheetsOzone and Atmospheric Layers
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 14mins
What are the two lower layers of the atmosphere discussed in class?
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
Exosphere
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
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
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
What happens to the material removed during mountain top removal?
The material is used to fill valleys near the mountain.
The material is used to repair the mountain.
The material is used at other construction sites.
The material is left on the top of the mountain.
Consequence(s) to mountain top removal is/are
Water Contamination
Habitat Destruction
Declines in biodiversity
Significant changes to the geography
What is the Polluter Pays Principle?
The polluter is responsible for any environmental damages they caused.
The polluter is not responsible for any environmental damages they caused.
The public is responsible for any environmental damages a company caused.
The government is responsible for any environmental damages a company caused.
What is Mine Reclamation?
When a mine is restarted.
When a mine is converted back to its natural state.
When a mine is sold to a new owner.
When a mine is claimed by the government.
What are the spheres of the Earth?
Geosphere
Biosphere
Hydrosphere
Atmosphere
Exosphere
What are the biotic spheres of the Earth?
Biosphere
Exosphere
Atmosphere
Geosphere
Hydrosphere
What are the abiotic spheres of the Earth?
Biosphere
Exosphere
Atmosphere
Geosphere
Hydrosphere
How can plants effect the geosphere?
Plants can erode rocks.
Plants will decompose and alter the soil.
Plants release oxygen into the atmosphere.
Plant roots hold the soil, resisting erosion
How can the geosphere effect the biosphere?
The Earth's magnetic field protects the biosphere from harmful radiation.
The geosphere breaks down rocks into minerals for use by life.
The geosphere is used as homes for life.
What is albedo?
The amount of light reflected by a surface.
The amount of light absorbed by a surface.
The amount of energy produced by the sun.
The amount of energy produced by the earth.
Why are mountains found between the coast and arid deserts?
The mountains force clouds to rise, releasing precipitation before moving past the mountains.
The mountains force clouds to fall, releasing precipitation before moving past the mountains.
The mountains force clouds to go backward, releasing precipitation before moving past the mountains.
The phenomena is not understood.
What causes the ocean currents?
The ocean winds cause the currents.
The rotation of the Earth causes the currents.
The biosphere causes the currents.
Pollution causes the currents.
Why is there no liquid water on the surface of Mars?
Without an atmosphere, the water evaporates.
Without an atmosphere, the water condenses.
There is liquid water on the surface of Mars.
Approximately, how much of the Earth's surface is water?
70%
90%
50%
25%
Approximately, how much of the Earth's water is fresh water?
2.5%
75%
50%
25%
