Question 1

Which anthropogenic air pollutants are least harmful to humans? Most harmful,and in what ways? Which are most damaging to plants?

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Question 2

Temperatures increase in the stratosphere because

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A) of the normal lapse rate effect. 
B) ozone blocks sunlight from entering this layer. 
C) ozone absorbs ultraviolet radiation from the Sun and then reradiates it at infrared wavelengths. 
D) ozone acts as a greenhouse gas which traps ultraviolet energy radiated by Earth's surface. 
E) latent heat transfer is happening at all times. 
A) of the normal lapse rate effect. 
B) ozone blocks sunlight from entering this layer. 
C) ozone absorbs ultraviolet radiation from the Sun and then reradiates it at infrared wavelengths. 
D) ozone acts as a greenhouse gas which traps ultraviolet energy radiated by Earth's surface. 
E) latent heat transfer is happening at all times.

Question 3

The amount of CO₂ in the atmosphere is higher than it has ever been for the last 800 000 years.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Based on temperature,the atmosphere is divided into

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A) four regions: ranging from the troposphere to the thermosphere. 
B) two broad regions. 
C) two functional areas that absorb radiation from the Sun. 
D) nitrogen,oxygen,argon. 
E) troposphere,heterosphere,and ionosphere. 
A) four regions: ranging from the troposphere to the thermosphere. 
B) two broad regions. 
C) two functional areas that absorb radiation from the Sun. 
D) nitrogen,oxygen,argon. 
E) troposphere,heterosphere,and ionosphere.

Question 5

Nature produces more pollution than does humankind.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The heterosphere is the layer of the atmosphere in which the gases are ________ because of ________.

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A) well mixed thermal motions (i.e. ,convection) 
B) well mixed the influence of gravity which causes gases of different weight to diffuse randomly 
C) poorly mixed thermal motions (i.e. ,convection) 
D) poorly mixed the influence of gravity which causes gases of different weight to separate into layers 
E) variably mixed in layers transitioning to the vacuum of space. 
A) well mixed thermal motions (i.e. ,convection) 
B) well mixed the influence of gravity which causes gases of different weight to diffuse randomly 
C) poorly mixed thermal motions (i.e. ,convection) 
D) poorly mixed the influence of gravity which causes gases of different weight to separate into layers 
E) variably mixed in layers transitioning to the vacuum of space.

Question 7

Depletion of the ozone layer is happening principally because of natural circulation dynamics in the upper atmosphere,not chemical reactions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Photochemical reactions produce

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A) principally sulfur dioxides. 
B) particulates such as dust,dirt,soot,and ash. 
C) ozone and peroxyacetyl nitrates (PAN). 
D) carbon monoxide. 
E) noctilucent clouds. 
A) principally sulfur dioxides. 
B) particulates such as dust,dirt,soot,and ash. 
C) ozone and peroxyacetyl nitrates (PAN). 
D) carbon monoxide. 
E) noctilucent clouds.

Question 9

The aurora occur primarily in the exosphere.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The tropopause occurs at a ________ elevation above the tropics than above the poles because ________.

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A) lower the stratosphere is thicker over the tropics and so it compresses the troposphere 
B) lower the troposphere weighs more in the tropics and so it sinks 
C) higher the troposphere is hotter in the tropics,and this causes the air to rise to greater heights 
D) higher the stratosphere is thinner over the tropics and this allows the troposphere to expand 
E) lower heating of the thermosphere forces it downward compressing all layers below. 
A) lower the stratosphere is thicker over the tropics and so it compresses the troposphere 
B) lower the troposphere weighs more in the tropics and so it sinks 
C) higher the troposphere is hotter in the tropics,and this causes the air to rise to greater heights 
D) higher the stratosphere is thinner over the tropics and this allows the troposphere to expand 
E) lower heating of the thermosphere forces it downward compressing all layers below.

Question 11

Examine the effects of wind,landscape,and temperature inversion on air pollution.

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Question 12

Pollution generated in one country can cause problems in other countries.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The thermosphere closely corresponds to the

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A) ionosphere. 
B) mesosphere. 
C) homosphere. 
D) exosphere. 
E) ozonosphere 
A) ionosphere. 
B) mesosphere. 
C) homosphere. 
D) exosphere. 
E) ozonosphere

Question 14

Based on function,the atmosphere has

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A) five regions beginning with the outermost thermosphere. 
B) two functional areas that absorb radiation from the Sun. 
C) one continuous region. 
D) the troposphere and the stratosphere. 
E) a series of concentric layers defined by temperature variations. 
A) five regions beginning with the outermost thermosphere. 
B) two functional areas that absorb radiation from the Sun. 
C) one continuous region. 
D) the troposphere and the stratosphere. 
E) a series of concentric layers defined by temperature variations.

Question 15

Ozone is found in both the ozonosphere and as a component of smog.Discuss its properties and function in the ozonosphere,and also its destruction by anthropogenic chemicals and the international efforts undertaken to ameliorate the destruction.Also examine ozone's production and effects at ground level.

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Question 16

Which gas in the atmosphere is used by plants to form sugars,is soluble in water,and makes rain naturally acidic?

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A) nitrogen dioxide. 
B) argon. 
C) oxygen. 
D) carbon dioxide. 
E) sulfur dioxide. 
A) nitrogen dioxide. 
B) argon. 
C) oxygen. 
D) carbon dioxide. 
E) sulfur dioxide.

Question 17

A tentative label for Earth's next distinct atmosphere is the

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A) living atmosphere. 
B) modern atmosphere. 
C) ozonosphere. 
D) anthropogenic atmosphere. 
E) pollution sphere. 
A) living atmosphere. 
B) modern atmosphere. 
C) ozonosphere. 
D) anthropogenic atmosphere. 
E) pollution sphere.

Question 18

Which of the following is true of chlorofluorocarbons?

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A) CFC molecules react with ultraviolet light to release carbon which then destroys ozone. 
B) CFC molecules react with ultraviolet light to release fluorine which then destroys ozone. 
C) CFC molecules react with ultraviolet light to release chlorine which then destroys ozone. 
D) Most of the CFC-induced ozone destruction is occurring near the equator,rather than near the poles. 
E) CFC molecules do not react with ultraviolet light. 
A) CFC molecules react with ultraviolet light to release carbon which then destroys ozone. 
B) CFC molecules react with ultraviolet light to release fluorine which then destroys ozone. 
C) CFC molecules react with ultraviolet light to release chlorine which then destroys ozone. 
D) Most of the CFC-induced ozone destruction is occurring near the equator,rather than near the poles. 
E) CFC molecules do not react with ultraviolet light.

Question 19

Which of the following results from the anthropogenic production of ozone in the lower atmosphere?

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A) oxidation of paint. 
B) preservation of aging of rubber. 
C) conservation of aging of paper. 
D) plant growth. 
E) increased agricultural yields. 
A) oxidation of paint. 
B) preservation of aging of rubber. 
C) conservation of aging of paper. 
D) plant growth. 
E) increased agricultural yields.

Question 20

Write an essay on acid rain in which you discuss its sources,its effects,and the efforts that have been made to reduce the amount of pollutants that cause it.

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Which anthropogenic air pollutants are least harmful to humans? Most harmful,and in what ways? Which are most damaging to plants?

Temperatures increase in the stratosphere because

The amount of CO₂ in the atmosphere is higher than it has ever been for the last 800 000 years.

Based on temperature,the atmosphere is divided into

Nature produces more pollution than does humankind.

The heterosphere is the layer of the atmosphere in which the gases are because of .

Depletion of the ozone layer is happening principally because of natural circulation dynamics in the upper atmosphere,not chemical reactions.

Photochemical reactions produce

The aurora occur primarily in the exosphere.

The tropopause occurs at a elevation above the tropics than above the poles because .

Examine the effects of wind,landscape,and temperature inversion on air pollution.

Pollution generated in one country can cause problems in other countries.

The thermosphere closely corresponds to the

Based on function,the atmosphere has

Which gas in the atmosphere is used by plants to form sugars,is soluble in water,and makes rain naturally acidic?

A tentative label for Earth's next distinct atmosphere is the

Which of the following is true of chlorofluorocarbons?

Which of the following results from the anthropogenic production of ozone in the lower atmosphere?

Write an essay on acid rain in which you discuss its sources,its effects,and the efforts that have been made to reduce the amount of pollutants that cause it.

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Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons

Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances

Global Temperatures

Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations

Water and Atmospheric Moisture

Weather

Water Resources

Climate Systems and Climate Change

The Dynamic Planet

Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanism

Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement

River Systems and Landforms

Eolian Processes and Arid Landscapes

The Oceans, Coastal Processes, and Landforms

Glacial and Periglacial Processes and Landforms

The Geography of Soils

Ecosystem Essentials

Terrestrial Biomes

Earth and the Human Denominator

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Exam 3: Earth's Modern Atmosphere

Which anthropogenic air pollutants are least harmful to humans? Most harmful,and in what ways? Which are most damaging to plants?

Temperatures increase in the stratosphere because

The amount of CO₂ in the atmosphere is higher than it has ever been for the last 800 000 years.

Based on temperature,the atmosphere is divided into

Nature produces more pollution than does humankind.

The heterosphere is the layer of the atmosphere in which the gases are ________ because of ________.

Depletion of the ozone layer is happening principally because of natural circulation dynamics in the upper atmosphere,not chemical reactions.

Photochemical reactions produce

The aurora occur primarily in the exosphere.

The tropopause occurs at a ________ elevation above the tropics than above the poles because ________.

Examine the effects of wind,landscape,and temperature inversion on air pollution.

Pollution generated in one country can cause problems in other countries.

The thermosphere closely corresponds to the

Based on function,the atmosphere has

Which gas in the atmosphere is used by plants to form sugars,is soluble in water,and makes rain naturally acidic?

A tentative label for Earth's next distinct atmosphere is the

Which of the following is true of chlorofluorocarbons?

Which of the following results from the anthropogenic production of ozone in the lower atmosphere?

Write an essay on acid rain in which you discuss its sources,its effects,and the efforts that have been made to reduce the amount of pollutants that cause it.

Essentials of Geography

Solar Energy to Earth and the Seasons

Atmosphere and Surface Energy Balances

Global Temperatures

Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulations

Water and Atmospheric Moisture

Weather

Water Resources

Climate Systems and Climate Change

The Dynamic Planet

Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanism

Weathering, Karst Landscapes, and Mass Movement

River Systems and Landforms

Eolian Processes and Arid Landscapes

The Oceans, Coastal Processes, and Landforms

Glacial and Periglacial Processes and Landforms

The Geography of Soils

Ecosystem Essentials

Terrestrial Biomes

Earth and the Human Denominator

Filters

The heterosphere is the layer of the atmosphere in which the gases are because of .

The tropopause occurs at a elevation above the tropics than above the poles because .