Atmosphere/Air pollution

Question 1

what are the 4 layers of the atmosphere?

Answer 1

1. Troposphere
2. Stratosphere
3. Mesosphere
4. Thermosphere

Question 2

What are the attributes for each layer of the atmosphere?

Answer 2

Troposphere- Has most of the air
- Weather happens
- Chemical cycling
- Inner-most layer
Stratosphere- Ozone concentration
Mesosphere- Coldest layer
- Water vapor freezes
- Almost impossible to
measure
Thermosphere- Temp increases due to
high energy radiation
being absorbed by
lightest gasses
- Polar lights

Question 3

What are the two types of smog pollution?

Answer 3

1. Photochemical smog
2. Industrial smog

Question 4

What are the inputs and outputs of smog?

Answer 4

-Sulphur dioxide
-Nitrogen oxides
-VOC’s (reacts with sunlight)

Question 5

What creates Acid deposition?

Answer 5

-Sulphur dioxide
-Nitrogen oxides

Question 6

What are the effects of acid deposition?

Answer 6

Soil becomes more acidic and less fertile

Question 7

How is the stratospheric ozone formed?

Answer 7

Forms when VOC’s and NO2 react with sunlight

Question 8

What causes the destruction of the ozone?

Answer 8

CFC’s