Environmental Studies · Geography
Atmospheric Structure and Ozone
1,401 Questions
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
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Chlorofluorocarbons
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Carbon dioxide
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Sulphur dioxide
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Nitrous oxide
A
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Explanation
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are well-known ozone-depleting substances that release chlorine atoms when exposed to UV radiation, which then destroy ozone molecules.
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Ozone
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Methane
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Carbon dioxide
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Nitrogen dioxide
A
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Explanation
Ozone gets converted into oxygen due to the action of CFCs in the environment and results in the depletion of the protective ozone layer of Earth.
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Ultraviolet radiation
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Infrared Radiation
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Visible Radiation
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Heat radiation
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Troposphere
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Stratosphere
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Mesosphere
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Thermosphere
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Hydrosphere
E
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Explanation
This is related to water resources.
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lithosphere
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hydrosphere
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stratosphere
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ionosphere
C
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Explanation
This layer of atmosphere has ozone layer and is present next to troposphere.
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Biosphere
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Chromosphere
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Ozone
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Centrosphere
C
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Explanation
The ozone layer in the stratosphere absorbs the majority of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation, protecting life on Earth.
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Troposphere
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Mesosphere
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Ionosphere
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Stratosphere
D
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The stratosphere contains the ozone layer, which absorbs the majority of the ultraviolet radiation from the Sun. It is located above the troposphere.
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Two atoms of oxygen
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Four atoms of oxygen
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Three atoms of oxygen
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Three atoms of nitrogen
C
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Ozone is an inorganic molecule with the chemical formula O3. It consists of three oxygen atoms bonded together.
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heat rays from the sun
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UV rays from the sun
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both 1 and 2
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none of these
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chromospheres
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troposphere
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ionosphere
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none of these
C
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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.
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releases hydrogen in the atmosphere
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maintains the temperature of the earth
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creates a protective coverage against ultraviolet rays
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releases oxygen in the air
C
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Explanation
The ozone layer in the stratosphere absorbs the majority of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation, protecting life on Earth.
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UV rays
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Visible rays
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Radio waves
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IR rays
D
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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.
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Only a
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Only a and b
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Only b
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Only b and c
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Only c
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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.
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Mesosphere
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Troposphere
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Inosphere
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Stratosphere
D
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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.
B
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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.