Earth Systems & Resources
Which of these absorbs harmful UV radiation from the sun?
Carbon dioxide.
Methane.
Ozone.
Nitric Oxide.
What human activity contributes to acid rain formation?
Recycling waste
Deforestation
Burning fossil fuels
Photosynthesis
What impact do chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) have on stratospheric ozone depletion and related surface-level UV exposure effects on ecosystems?
Increased UV radiation enhances photosynthesis increasing global plant biomass.
Reduced stratospheric temperatures mitigate climate change impacts on polar ecosystems.
Increased UV radiation harms phytoplankton populations critical for marine food webs.
Reduced surface-level UV radiation leads to lower vitamin D synthesis in animal populations.
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?
Coriolis effect
Hadley cells
Polar cells
Jet streams
What policy adjustment would best address acid rain formation resulting from industrial sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions, aiming at transboundary pollution reduction?
Providing subsidies exclusively for local renewable energy initiatives without an international approach.
Enacting stricter international emission standards for power plants through multilateral treaties.
Offering tax breaks solely for automobile manufacturers that produce low-emission vehicles.
Increasing investment in domestic scrubber technology but not addressing transport beyond borders.
Which atmospheric layer is closest to Earth’s surface and where weather occurs?
Mesosphere
Stratosphere
Troposphere
Exosphere
Which pollutant primarily results from vehicle emissions and industrial processes and contributes significantly to smog formation affecting respiratory health and reducing visibility?
Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Chlorine gas (Cl₂)
Ground-level ozone (O₃)

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Which process releases nitrogen into the atmosphere?
Photosynthesis.
Denitrification.
Evaporation.
Combustion.
Which isn't a primary component of clean air according to the U.S. EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards?
Carbon Dioxide
Methane
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Which layer of the atmosphere has a temperature decrease as the altitude increases and is closest to the Earth?
Thermosphere.
Mesosphere.
Stratosphere.
Troposphere.