10 Questions
What are particulates in the atmosphere?
Tiny solid or liquid particles other than those of pure water
What is the typical lifespan of common particulates in the atmosphere?
Days to weeks
What is the homosphere in the atmosphere characterized by?
Permanent gases in constant concentration
What is the density of the atmosphere like with increasing altitudes?
Decreases sharply
What causes the variation in temperature in the atmosphere?
Interactions between physical and photochemical processes
Which of the following is responsible for the formation of common reactive intermediates in the atmosphere?
Atomic oxygen
What is the most important reactive intermediate species in atmospheric chemical processes?
Hydroxyl radical
What is responsible for the formation, decomposition, and re-formation of ozone in the stratosphere during daylight hours?
A series of reactions
What is the vertical movement of air referred to as?
Air current
What redistributes solar energy received by Earth in the atmosphere?
Movement of huge masses of air
Test your knowledge of atmospheric particulates with this quiz. Explore the characteristics and sources of aerosols, such as dust, smoke, sea spray, and volcanic ash, and their impact on air quality. Learn about the typical size and lifespan of these tiny particles suspended in the air.
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