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Which atmospheric layer is directly above the troposphere?
Which atmospheric layer is directly above the troposphere?
- Thermosphere
- Exosphere
- Stratosphere (correct)
- Mesosphere
Which of the following is primarily considered a biotic component of the environment?
Which of the following is primarily considered a biotic component of the environment?
- Minerals
- Water
- Sunlight
- Plants (correct)
Besides reduced visibility and respiratory issues, which of the following is another significant impact of acid rain on the environment?
Besides reduced visibility and respiratory issues, which of the following is another significant impact of acid rain on the environment?
- Neutralizes alkaline soil.
- Increases the acidity of lakes and streams. (correct)
- Enhances the growth of aquatic plants.
- Promotes faster decomposition of organic matter.
Which of the following practices is NOT formally recognized as one of the 5 Rs of waste management?
Which of the following practices is NOT formally recognized as one of the 5 Rs of waste management?
Which international agreement primarily focuses on reversing the depletion of the ozone layer in the stratosphere?
Which international agreement primarily focuses on reversing the depletion of the ozone layer in the stratosphere?
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Stratosphere
Stratosphere
The second highest layer of Earth's atmosphere.
Abiotic components
Abiotic components
Non-living factors in the environment.
Acid rain impact
Acid rain impact
Acid rain does not improve water taste.
Cyclic resource
Cyclic resource
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Study Notes
Environment and Resources
- Atmosphere Layers: The second highest layer of Earth's atmosphere is the mesosphere.
- Types of Environments: Physical, man-made, social and hydrosphere are types of environments.
- Abiotic Components: Non-living things are abiotic components.
- Acid Rain Impacts: Acid rain causes soil acidification and crop loss. It can also damage buildings.
- 5 R's: Reduce, resell, reuse, and recycle are components of the 5 R's.
- Water Reserves: About 97% of the world's water reserves are salty water. Only about 3% is fresh water.
- WHO: Stands for World Health Organization.
- Greenhouse Gases: Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a greenhouse gas.
- Natural Resource Depletion: Overpopulation and wastage are causes of natural resource depletion.
- Montreal Protocol: Addresses the depletion of the ozone layer.
- Mineral Resources: Metals and potash are mineral resources.
- Earth Summit Location: The Earth Summit was held in Rio de Janeiro.
- Cyclic Resources: Water is an example of a cyclic resource.
- Biogas Raw Materials: Cow dung is a major raw material for biogas.
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