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The troposphere contains 90% of the ozone in the atmosphere.

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Why are small quantities of chlorofluorocarbons so harmful to the ozone layer?

A
The chlorofluorocarbons act like ultraviolet radiation causing large amount of ozone to be produced.
B
The chlorine from the chlorofluorocarbons reacts with free molecules of oxygen causing a stop in ozone production.
C
Free oxygen atoms can replace the chlorine in chlorine monoxide, releasing a free atom of chlorine which can then recombine with an oxygen atom in ozone, destroying more ozone.
D
Chlorofluorocarbons absorb ultraviolet radiation, preventing the formation of ozone.
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How does the ozone layer affect life on Earth?

A
causes respiratory illness
B
increases photosynthesis in plants
C
causes damage to living tissue
D
filters out harmful ultraviolet radiation
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Halons contain halogens, which are highly reactive with oxygen.

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How does the absorption of ultraviolet radiation by the ozone layer help sustain life?

A
This process helps maintain the temperature of the Earth.
B
It keeps a low level of harmful ultraviolet radiation from reaching living organisms.
C
This process keeps ozone concentrations in the troposphere at lower levels.
D
All of the above are true.
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Which of the following is a possible consequence of ozone layer depletion on living organisms?

A
increased exposure to ground-level ozone
B
decreased levels of ultraviolet radiation in the troposphere
C
increased levels of ultraviolet radiation absorption in the stratosphere
D
none of the above
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The environmental and health risks associated with ground-level ozone are greater than the environmental and health risks associated with the depletion of the ozone layer.

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The ozone layer helps to sustain terrestrial life by __________.

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absorbing incoming UV radiation
B
keeping levels of ozone in the troposphere low
C
maintaining the Earth's temperature structure
D
all of the above
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Where are chlorofluorocarbons found?

A
coolants
B
the atmosphere
C
solvents
D
all of the above
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Which of the following is a health risk associated with ground-level ozone?

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

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