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The following is a chemical reaction for _______ with ozone.

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A
chlorofluorocarbons
B
halons
C
UV radiation
D
none of the above
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Explain how ozone in the stratosphere is formed.

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Where is over 95% of incoming ultraviolet radiation absorbed?

A
the stratosphere
B
the mesosphere
C
the troposphere
D
the thermosphere
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Explain the role of the ozone layer in sustaining life on Earth.

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Ozone located in the troposphere is _______.

A
considered a pollutant
B
beneficial to living organisms
C
higher in concentration than ozone in the stratosphere
D
all of the above
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Compare the health and environmental risks associated with ground-level ozone to the health and environmental risks associated with ozone layer depletion.

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How does the ozone layer help maintain ground-level air quality?

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What percentage of ozone is contained in the stratosphere?

A
10%
B
50%
C
80%
D
90%
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Explain how a small amount of chlorofluorocarbons can destroy a large amount of ozone.

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Which of the following is not a health risk associated with a depleted ozone layer?

A
respiratory illness
B
skin cancer
C
cataracts
D
all of the above

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