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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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The ozone layer helps to sustain terrestrial life by __________.

A
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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Driving cars lowers the pH of the oceans by _______.

A
releasing CO2 that dissolves and forms acid in the oceans
B
releasing pollutants that lead to smog
C
releasing CO that dissolves and forms acid in the oceans
D
releasing pollutants that lead to acid rain
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Which of the following is not a technological way of improving air quality?

A
using electrostatic precipitators
B
installing solar panels
C
composting
D
building wind turbines
5

Air pollution affects everyone equally.

A
T
B
F
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Acid rain occurs when sulfur dioxide in the atmosphere is oxidized in the presence of nitrogen dioxide. Acid rain is an example of _______.

A
a primary pollutant
B
a secondary pollutant
C
a tertiary pollutant
D
none of the above
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Alternative energy sources like solar and wind power _______.

A
are always available
B
are only replenished with human intervention
C
are renewable
D
are more versatile than fossil fuels
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The _______ is responsible for absorbing the most UV radiation.

A
troposphere
B
stratosphere
C
mesosphere
D
thermosphere
9

Halons and CFC’s both _______.

A
inhibit ozone formation
B
cause ozone formation in the troposphere
C
destroy ozone in the stratosphere
D
cause excess ozone formation in the stratosphere
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Which of the following human activities would be expected to be the biggest contributor to air pollution?

A
driving
B
restaurant garbage
C
aerosol cans
D
nuclear weapons
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Ozone is both helpful and harmful to life on Earth.

A
T
B
F
12

Which of the following is not a possible cause for air pollution?

A
volcanoes
B
industry
C
combustion
D
none of the above
13

Auroras occur in the _______.

A
troposphere
B
stratosphere
C
mesosphere
D
thermosphere
14

Acid rain is the direct result of acid released by burning fossil fuels.

A
T
B
F
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Wind, solar and geothermal power are called renewable energy sources because _______.

A
tax breaks for these sources are renewed every year
B
they are continuously replenished
C
humans can replenish these sources periodically
D
they produce few toxic byproducts
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What are some ways each person could reduce air pollution and energy consumption?

A
adjust the temperature settings - hotter in winter and cooler in summer
B
adjust the temperature settings - cooler in winter and hotter in summer
C
cut down trees near the house
D
replace plumbing fixtures that leak
17

Over 95% of incoming UV-B radiation is absorbed in the stratosphere. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
T
B
F
18

What layer of the atmosphere is the most vital for supporting life on Earth?

A
troposphere
B
stratosphere
C
mesosphere
D
thermosphere
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The principal limitation of wind power is unpredictability.

A
T
B
F
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Air pollution in US National Parks is affecting the environment in what way(s)?

A
plant damage from ozone exposure
B
high levels of mercury found in endangered bat species
C
changes to alpine ecosystems due to nitrogen
D
all of the above

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