Environmental Studies · Geography

Atmospheric Structure and Ozone

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Atmospheric structure and ozone layer topics examine the Earth's atmospheric layers, the impact of solar radiation, and ozone depletion mechanisms. These environmental science concepts are crucial for general awareness sections in multiple competitive examinations. Review these questions to solidify your understanding of the stratosphere, polar vortex effects, and greenhouse gases.

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Atmospheric Structure and Ozone Questions

Multiple choice
  1. Two atoms of oxygen

  2. Four atoms of oxygen

  3. Three atoms of oxygen

  4. Three atoms of nitrogen

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Ozone is an inorganic molecule with the chemical formula O3. It consists of three oxygen atoms bonded together.

Multiple choice
  1. chromospheres

  2. troposphere

  3. ionosphere

  4. none of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The ionosphere contains a high concentration of ions and free electrons, which allows it to reflect radio waves back to Earth, facilitating long-distance communication.

Multiple choice
  1. releases hydrogen in the atmosphere

  2. maintains the temperature of the earth

  3. creates a protective coverage against ultraviolet rays

  4. releases oxygen in the air

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The ozone layer in the stratosphere absorbs the majority of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation, protecting life on Earth.

Multiple choice
  1. UV rays

  2. Visible rays

  3. Radio waves

  4. IR rays

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Water vapours and certain gases in the atmosphere absorb infrared radiations, causing what is called the greenhouse effect. These infrared radiations come from materials on the earth's surface that have been heated by sunlight. These absorbed infrared radiations heat up the atmosphere. 

Multiple choice
  1. Only a

  2. Only a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Only b and c

  5. Only c

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option as this is not a factor that is responsible for life on Earth. It is the distance of the Earth from the Sun that is a factor responsible for life on Earth. This distance is sufficient to keep the temperature on the surface of Earth at an average of 30 degree C.

Multiple choice
  1. Mesosphere

  2. Troposphere

  3. Inosphere

  4. Stratosphere

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Ozone layer is a sub layer of Stratosphere. It is in the lower stratosphere, from 6 to 25 miles above the ground. There is also ozone present in the lower troposphere, but the ozone layer in the stratosphere contains helpful ozone that blocks much of the Sun's ultraviolet radiation. Without this layer, life on earth would be very difficult. 

Multiple choice
  1. CO

  2. CFC

  3. SO2

  4. CO2

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

CFC causes ozone holes in the ozone layer. The hole in the ozone layer happens because the ozone in the stratosphere is destroyed by chlorine and bromine from halogen atoms. These atoms come from man-made halocarbon refrigerator gases i.e. chlorofluorocarbons or CFCs which are emitted at ground level but move up into the ozone layer.