Ozone Layer

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Ozone Layer: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Ozone Layer & Ozone Depletion etc.

Important Questions on Ozone Layer

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Which disease is caused due to hole in the ozone layer and why?

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Consider the following statements regarding O3 layer.
I. O3 layer is found in troposphere.
II. O3 layer absorbs IR-radiation.
III. O3 layer absorbs UV-radiation.
Identify the correct statement.
 

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Write the name of two constituent of troposphere.

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What are the two forms of oxygen found in the atmosphere?

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If all the oxygen present in the environment gets converted to ozone, what is most likely to happen?

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State any difference between oxygen and ozone?

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Although ozone is poisonous, yet it performs a very important role for us. Identify the role of gaseous ozone.

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Chlorofluorocarbons are used in

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Depletion of ozone molecules in the stratosphere is due to

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Ozone layer is found in which layer of the atmosphere?

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The use of chemicals like chlorofluorocarbons has greatly depleted the atmospheric _____ layer, which could endanger the environment.

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Choose the right answer and fill in the blank.

The Ozone layer is a region of Earth's _____ (troposphere/stratosphere) that absorbs most of the Sun's ultraviolet radiation

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Choose the right word and fill in the blank.

_____ causes depletion of ozone layer. (CFCs/Water vapour)

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Harmful radiations coming from the sun is known as - (Ultraviolet rays / gamma rays)

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What is ozone? How is it helpful for our environment?

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Fill in the blanks with suitable words.

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The ozone layer is a part of the _____.

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Fill in the blanks by choosing the suitable words from the box. You can use a word twice.

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The ozone layer is a part of the _____.

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Which one of the following plays major role for ozone depletion?

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Which one absorbs harmful radiations from the Sun?

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To which height is the ozonosphere present over the equator.