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What is one of the effects of ozone depletion in the stratosphere?
What is one of the effects of ozone depletion in the stratosphere?
- Increases the level of nitric acid in acid rain
- Enhances the ozone layer's ability to filter out UV radiation
- Reduces the risk of respiratory problems
- Increases the risk of skin cancer (correct)
What is the primary cause of acid rain?
What is the primary cause of acid rain?
- Traffic pollution and sunlight
- Ozone depletion in the stratosphere
- Rotting vegetation and volcanic eruptions (correct)
- Melting of ice sheets and rising sea levels
What is the pH range of acid rain?
What is the pH range of acid rain?
- Between pH 4.2 and 4.4 (correct)
- Between pH 5.6 and 6.0
- Between pH 3.0 and 3.5
- Between pH 7.0 and 8.0
What is the layer of the atmosphere where ozone filters out incoming UV radiation?
What is the layer of the atmosphere where ozone filters out incoming UV radiation?
What is one of the effects of ozone depletion in the troposphere?
What is one of the effects of ozone depletion in the troposphere?
What is the normal pH of rainwater?
What is the normal pH of rainwater?
What is one of the consequences of rising sea levels?
What is one of the consequences of rising sea levels?
What is one of the effects of halocarbons on the environment?
What is one of the effects of halocarbons on the environment?
What is the layer of the atmosphere that is closest to the Earth's surface?
What is the layer of the atmosphere that is closest to the Earth's surface?
What is one of the consequences of drought?
What is one of the consequences of drought?