The atmosphere's innermost layer is the - ANS Troposphere
Rising and falling air currents and winds in the troposphere are largely responsible for - ANS
Weather
Nitrogen is the most abundant gas in the troposphere. What is the second most abundant? -
ANS Oxygen
Where does ozone appear in greatest quantities? - ANS In the stratosphere
True or false? Air pollution is the presence of a chemical in the atmosphere that is toxic to
organisms. - ANS False
Which of the following is not a primary pollutant? - ANS Ozone
Which of the following is not a reason to add carbon dioxide to the list of air pollutants? - ANS It
is harmful to plants as well as humans
What type of radiation must be present for smog to form? - ANS Ultraviolet
What chemical element is present in photochemical smog but not in industrial smog? - ANS
Nitrogen
Industrial smog is worst in developing countries and where ________ is the primary fuel source.
- ANS Coal
Which of the following does not increase levels of outdoor air pollution? - ANS Low
temperatures
In which of the following states is acid deposition currently a major problem? - ANS New York
Acidified lakes are treated with ________ to restore a more natural pH. - ANS Limestone or
lime
Which of the following is not a harmful effect of acid deposition? - ANS It increases pH in
aquatic systems
True or false? Acid deposition can lead to calcium deficiencies in birds. - ANS True
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