Question 1

In the late 1970s, the United States banned the non-essential use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). Why?

Accepted Answer

A)  CFCs are a primary component of photochemical smog. 
B)  CFCs are toxic gases. 
C)  CFCs reduce the ozone concentration in the stratosphere. 
D)  CFCs react with water vapor to form acid rain. 
A)  CFCs are a primary component of photochemical smog. 
B)  CFCs are toxic gases. 
C)  CFCs reduce the ozone concentration in the stratosphere. 
D)  CFCs react with water vapor to form acid rain.

Question 2

Atmospheric stagnation is a condition normally brought on by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  thunderstorms 
B)  slow-moving anticyclones 
C)  overcast skies 
D)  tall buildings in a city 
A)  thunderstorms 
B)  slow-moving anticyclones 
C)  overcast skies 
D)  tall buildings in a city

Question 3

What is the essential ingredient for photochemical reactions to take place?

Accepted Answer

Photochemical reacti

Question 4

The main component of photochemical smog is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ozone 
B)  carbon monoxide 
C)  sulfur dioxide 
D)  chlorofluorocarbons 
A)  ozone 
B)  carbon monoxide 
C)  sulfur dioxide 
D)  chlorofluorocarbons

Question 5

Instructions: Choose one answer from each pair of selections. Do the chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in the atmosphere come from NATURAL or MAN-MADE sources?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Instructions: Choose one answer from each pair...

In the late 1970s, the United States banned the non-essential use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). Why?

Atmospheric stagnation is a condition normally brought on by ____.

What is the essential ingredient for photochemical reactions to take place?

The main component of photochemical smog is ____.

Instructions: Choose one answer from each pair of selections. Do the chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in the atmosphere come from NATURAL or MAN-MADE sources?

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Exam 14: Air Pollution

In the late 1970s, the United States banned the non-essential use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). Why?

Atmospheric stagnation is a condition normally brought on by ____.

What is the essential ingredient for photochemical reactions to take place?

The main component of photochemical smog is ____.

Instructions: Choose one answer from each pair of selections. Do the chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in the atmosphere come from NATURAL or MAN-MADE sources?

The Earths Atmosphere

Warming the Earth and the Atmosphere

Air Temperature

Humidity, Condensation and Clouds

Cloud Development and Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Atmospheric Circulations

Air Masses, Fronts, and Middle Latitude Cyclones

Weather Forecasting

Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Climate Change

Global Climate

Light, Color, and Atmospheric Optics

Filters