Environmental Pollution Quiz

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What is the main topic of the given text?

  • Air pollution
  • Water pollution
  • Noise pollution
  • Environmental pollution (correct)

Which of the following pollutants is NOT mentioned in the text?

  • Carbon monoxide (CO)
  • Nitrogen oxide (NO)
  • Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) (correct)
  • Sulfur dioxide (SO2)

What is the impact of noise pollution on human health?

  • Decreases air quality
  • Increases soil erosion
  • Causes hearing loss (correct)
  • Leads to water contamination

Which substance is commonly used in refrigerants and can contribute to ozone depletion?

<p>Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical frequency range of human hearing?

<p>2,000-20,000 Hz (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of waste is abbreviated as MSW in the text?

<p>Municipal Solid Waste (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following gases is considered a greenhouse gas?

<p>Carbon monoxide (CO) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of ozone (O3) in the Earth's atmosphere?

<p>Absorbing ultraviolet (UV) radiation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action leads to the formation of oxygen (O2) from ozone (O3) in the stratosphere?

<p>Ozone (O3) + UV =&gt; O + O (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of the depletion of ozone (O3) in the atmosphere?

<p>Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which gas has contributed to approximately 18% of the greenhouse effect?

<p>Methane (CH4) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the current concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in parts per million (ppm) as of 2021?

<p>414.72 ppm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which chemical compound has a significant impact on the depletion of ozone in the stratosphere?

<p>Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) in the atmosphere?

<p>Depleting ozone (O3) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has been the impact of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions on global temperatures?

<p>Increasing global temperatures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of ozone (O3) in the Earth's stratosphere?

<p>Protecting from ultraviolet (UV) radiation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Environmental Pollutants and Their Effects

  • Noise pollution can cause hearing loss, stress, and other health problems.
  • Refrigerants, such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), contribute to ozone depletion.
  • Ozone (O3) plays a crucial role in the Earth's atmosphere, absorbing ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Ozone Depletion and Greenhouse Gases

  • Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are the primary cause of ozone depletion in the stratosphere.
  • Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a greenhouse gas, currently at a concentration of approximately 414 parts per million (ppm) as of 2021.
  • Methane (CH4) contributes to the greenhouse effect, responsible for around 18% of the phenomenon.

Human Health and Waste Management

  • The typical frequency range of human hearing is between 20 Hz and 20,000 Hz.
  • Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) is a significant environmental concern.

Atmospheric Processes

  • Ozone (O3) is broken down into oxygen (O2) through the action of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the stratosphere.
  • The main function of ozone (O3) in the Earth's stratosphere is to absorb ultraviolet (UV) radiation, protecting the planet from harmful radiation.

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