24 Questions
What is the temperature range of the Troposphere?
280 - 300 K
Which atmospheric region contains a stable region with less convective mixing due to an increase in temperature and decrease in gas density?
Stratosphere
At what altitude does the temperature inversion occur in the atmosphere?
50 km
Which region of the atmosphere is near vacuum with relatively low concentrations of species?
Thermosphere
What is the principal chemical species in the Mesosphere responsible for photochemical decomposition?
$O3$
Which atmospheric region has a homogeneous composition of gases?
$Troposphere$
What is the dominant factor in the catalytic decomposition process of O3?
Free radicals
Which compound is a storage product for a while in the ClOx cycle?
HOCl
What is the primary measurement used to quantify ozone depletion potential?
Ozone depletion potential
Which compound has an ODP of 1?
CFC-11
What contributes to greenhouse gases but has a lowered applicability as a replacement compound for CFCs?
HFC-134a
What can be found in fire retardants and are the bromine analogues of CFCs?
Halons
What is the primary cause of increased cancer incidents in Asian countries according to the text?
Increased atmospheric heating in the equatorial region
Which of the following is NOT a principal component of photochemical smog?
Carbon monoxide (CO)
What is the primary source of environmental contamination by arsenic?
Emissions from the mining industry
Which of the following heavy metals is known to inhibit the conversion of ADP to ATP, according to the text?
Tin (Sn)
What is the primary use of tributyltin compounds mentioned in the text?
As stabilizers and catalysts in polymer production
Which of the following radioactive isotopes is mentioned in the text as a common waste product of nuclear testing?
Strontium-90 (Sr-90)
Which layer of the atmosphere is characterized by intense convection and mixing?
Troposphere
What is the temperature range of the stratosphere?
200-275 K
Which atmospheric region has a temperature inversion at -2 degrees C and 50 km altitude?
Stratopause
At what altitude does the mesopause reach its lowest temperature of -90 degrees C?
85 km
Which atmospheric region is considered near vacuum with relatively low concentrations of species?
Thermosphere
Which atmospheric compound is an effective filter that absorbs UV radiation in the 200-300 nm range?
O3
Test your knowledge on the different layers of Earth's atmosphere including troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, and thermosphere. Learn about their characteristics such as temperature ranges, composition, and unique features like temperature inversions.
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