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Question 1
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Which of these absorbs harmful UV radiation from the sun?

Question 2
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What human activity contributes to acid rain formation?

Question 3
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What impact do chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) have on stratospheric ozone depletion and related surface-level UV exposure effects on ecosystems?

Question 4
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Which atmospheric phenomenon occurs where warm air rises at the equator, cools as it moves towards the poles, then sinks back towards earth as cold air?

Question 5
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What policy adjustment would best address acid rain formation resulting from industrial sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions, aiming at transboundary pollution reduction?

Question 6
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Which atmospheric layer is closest to Earth’s surface and where weather occurs?

Question 7
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Which pollutant primarily results from vehicle emissions and industrial processes and contributes significantly to smog formation affecting respiratory health and reducing visibility?

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Question 8
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Which process releases nitrogen into the atmosphere?

Question 9
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Which isn't a primary component of clean air according to the U.S. EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards?

Question 10
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Which layer of the atmosphere has a temperature decrease as the altitude increases and is closest to the Earth?