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Where does the ozone layer exist?
High in the stratosphere
What is the maximum concentration of ozone allowed by the EPA for outdoor activities?
0.08 parts per million (ppm)
What is smog caused by?
Ozone gas created and dispersed near a factory
Who are more susceptible to ozone pollution?
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Why do astronomers need satellites to get accurate UV data?
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What is the purpose of checking the EPA Air Quality Index (AQI)?
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What is the result of high concentrations of ozone pollution?
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Why do astronomers study young stars?
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What is the phrase used by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to describe ozone?
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At what level can ozone pollution make outdoor activities difficult and harmful?
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What is the primary concern with ozone in the troposphere?
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What is the definition of smog?
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Why do astronomers use satellites to study UV data?
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What is a significant consequence of high concentrations of ground-level ozone?
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Why do people with respiratory conditions need to be cautious of ozone pollution?
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What is the main function of the ozone layer in the stratosphere?
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What do satellites help astronomers study in space?
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What does the EPA Air Quality Index (AQI) help with?
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Why are older adults and children more susceptible to ozone pollution?
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What is the relationship between ozone in the stratosphere and UV data?
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