The Atmosphere - Chapter 1: The Ozone Problem

Question 1

What are the chemicals that have the worst affect on the ozone layer?

Answer 1

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC)

Question 2

True or false: CFCs are practically inert

Answer 2

True

Question 3

CFCs are practically inert in the lower atmosphere, so a portion of these gases gradually makes its way upward to the ozone layer where sunlight ____ the chemicals into their consituent atoms

Answer 3

separates

Question 4

A phenomenon caused by the relatively abundant ice particles in the south polar stratosphere, thus boosting the effectiveness of CFCs

Answer 4

Ozone hole

Question 5

Name an important danger of lessening ozone

Answer 5

Skin cancer

Question 6

Ultraviolet radiation could potentially affect _____ in the ocean, which affects the food chain.

Answer 6

Phytoplankton