Description : This cause the depletion of ozone layer by decomposing ozone to oxygen . a) CFC b)UV radiations c)CO2 d)O2
Last Answer : b)UV radiations
Description : Smog leads to diseases of a) skin b)heart c)lungs d)stomach
Last Answer : c)lungs
Description : Depletion of ozone layer in the outer atmosphere may cause A. Lung cancer B. Skin cancer C. Bronchitis D. Heart disorder
Last Answer : ANS: B
Description : Carboxy haemoglobin is formed when haemoglobin combines with a) carbon dioxide b)CFCs c)carbon monoxide d)none of these
Last Answer : a) carbon dioxide
Description : High concentration of which gas will not cause air pollution ? a) oxygen b)nitrogen dioxide c)carbon dioxide d)carbon monoxide
Last Answer : a) oxygen
Description : Minimum air pollution is caused by burning of a) coal b)kerosene c)LPG d)Diesel
Last Answer : c)LPG
Description : Lung cancer & DNA breakage are the major ill effects of excessive ozone exposure to human beings. Ozone layer depletion in the atmosphere is mainly caused by the presence of (A) CO2 (B) SO2 (C) Hydrocarbons (D) CFC (chloro fluoro carbon)
Last Answer : (D) CFC (chloro fluoro carbon)
Description : Assertion (A) : Presently, the global atmosphere is warming up. Reason (R): The depletion of stratospheric ozone layer has resulted in increase in ult
Last Answer : Assertion (A) : Presently, the global atmosphere is warming up. Reason (R): The depletion of ... true but reason is wrong D. Both are wrong
Description : Mirage is due to (a) Unequal heating of different parts of the atmosphere (b) Magnetic disturbances in the atmosphere (c) Depletion of ozone layer in the atmosphere (d) Equal heating of different parts of the atmosphere
Last Answer : Ans:(a)
Description : Which of the following chemicals is responsible for depletion of ozone layer in the atmosphere? (1) Chlorofluorocarbons (2) Nitrous oxide (3) Sulphur dioxide (4) Carbon dioxide
Last Answer : (1) Chlorofluorocarbons Explanation: Chlorofluorocarbon contributes to ozone depletion in the upper atmosphere. It is an organic compound that contains only carbon, chlorine, and fluorine, produced as a ... methane, ethane, propane. Its manufacture has been phased out under the Montreal Protocol.
Description : Very small amount of air pollutants are present in stratosphere also; though most of the atmospheric pollutants are present in the troposphere. Which of the following atmospheric pollutants does not cause the ozone layer depletion ... rate? (A) CO (B) SO2 (C) NOx (D) CFC (chloro fluoro carbons)
Last Answer : (A) CO
Description : CFC (chloro fluoro carbon) is very highly reactive in causing depletion of ozone layer in the atmosphere. Each atom of chlorine liberated from CFC is capable of decomposing __________ molecules of ozone. (A) 10 2 (B) 10 5 (C) 10 9 (D) 10 15
Last Answer : (B) 10 5
Description : Which of the following chemical materials is responsible for the depletion of ozone layer in the atmosphere ? (1) Nitrous oxide (2) Carbon dioxide (3) Chlorofluorocarbon (4) Sulphur dioxide
Last Answer : Chlorofluorocarbon
Description : Melanoma (skin cancer) is associated with -------? A. ozone accumulation B. ozone depletion (Answer) C. acid rain D. allergens
Last Answer : B. ozone depletion (Answer)
Description : Ozone depletion in the atmosphere is mainly caused by - (1) sulphur dioxide (2) nitrogen dioxide (3) hydrogen sulphide (4) chlorofluorocarbon
Last Answer : (4) chlorofluorocarbon Explanation: A chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) is an organic compound that contains only carbon, chlorine, hydrogen and fluorine, produced as a volatile derivative of methane and ethane. They contribute to ozone depletion in the upper atmosphere.
Description : Ozone depletion in the atmosphere is mainly caused by (1) sulphur dioxide (2) nitrogen dioxide (3) hydrogen sulphide (4) chlorofluorocarbon
Last Answer : chlorofluorocarbon
Description : Pick out the wrong statement (A) Low ozone layer thickness in polar regions is due to cold climatic conditions (B) Amount of unburnt hydrocarbons emitted by two stroke petrol engine is more ... can enter the blood stream & the digestive system/ lungs and is responsible for causing Minamata disease
Last Answer : (D) Mercury as a pollutant can enter the blood stream & the digestive system/ lungs and is responsible for causing Minamata disease
Description : Effect of ozone layer depletion?
Last Answer : It causes harmful activities like skin cancer, cataracts. Mainlychildren are worst affected. It is also harmful for eyes.
Description : The depletion of ozone layer is due to:
Last Answer : The depletion of ozone layer is due to: A. Oxides of nitrogen B. Oxides of carbon C. Oxides of sulphur D. None of the above
Description : The depletion of Ozone layer is mainly due to – (1) Volcanic eruptions (2) Aviation fuels (3) Radioactive rays (4) Chlorofluorocarbons
Last Answer : (4) Chlorofluorocarbons Explanation: Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and other halogenated ozone depleting substances (ODS) are mainly responsible for man-made chemical ozone depletion. Chloroiluorocarbon (CFC) is ... , chlorine, and fluorine, produced as a volatile derivative of methane and ethane.
Description : The depletion in Ozone layer is caused by - (1) Nitrous oxide (2) Carbon dioxide (3) Chlorofluorocarbons (4) Methane
Last Answer : (3) Chlorofluorocarbons Explanation: Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), also known as Freon, cause the breakdown of the ozone layer that protects the earth from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation. In the ... depletion in the upper atmosphere, CFCs have been phased out under the Montreal Protocol of 1987.
Description : The depletion of ozone layer is due to - (1) chloro fluoro carbon (2) carbon dioxide (3) sulphur dioxide (4) ethane
Last Answer : (1) chloro fluoro carbon Explanation: A chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) is an organic compound that contains only carbon, chlorine, hydrogen and fluorine, produced as a volatile derivative of methane and ... R-4104 by the Montreal Protocol because they contribute to ozone depletion in the upper atmosphere.
Description : The depletion of ozone layer is caused by?
Last Answer : Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)
Description : Dangerous gas for depletion of ozone layer is: (A)Ethane (B) Methane (C)CFC (D) Carbon-dioxide
Last Answer : (C)CFC
Description : Which of the following compounds has been suggested as causing depletion of the ozone layer in the upper stratosphere? (a) CH4 (b) CCl2F2 (c) CF4 (d) CH2Cl2
Last Answer : CCl2F2
Description : Depletion of ozone Layer is mainly due to
Last Answer : Chlorofluoro carbon
Description : Which one of the following is not a matter a global concern in the removal of tropical forests ? (A) Their ability to absorb the chemicals that contribute to depletion of ozone layer ... , moisture content and reflectivity. (D) Their contribution to the biological diversity of the planet.
Last Answer : (A) Their ability to absorb the chemicals that contribute to depletion of ozone layer.
Description : The depletion in Ozone layer is caused by ___________ . (1) Nitrous oxide (2) Carbon dioxide (3) Chlorofluorocarbons (4) Methane
Last Answer : Chlorofluorocarbons
Description : The depletion of Ozone layer is mainly due to (1) Volcanic eruptions (2) Aviation fuels (3) Radioactive rays (4) Chlorofluorocarbons
Description : The depletion of ozone layer is due to (1) chloro fluoro carbon (2) carbon dioxide (3) sulphur dioxide (4) ethane
Last Answer : chloro fluoro carbon
Description : Which is correct about statements X and Y statement X. DDT shows biological magnification Statement Y : UV radiations causes ozone depletion .
Last Answer : Which is correct about statements X and Y statement X. DDT shows biological magnification Statement Y : UV ... D. X is not correct, Y is correct.
Description : Nitrogen oxides released in the stratosphere causes ozone depletion due to
Last Answer : Nitrogen oxides released in the stratosphere causes ozone depletion due to A. catalysing conversion of ... . reacting with ozone D. All the above
Description : Depletion of which gas in the atmosphere can lead to an increased incidence of skin cancers:
Last Answer : Depletion of which gas in the atmosphere can lead to an increased incidence of skin cancers: A. Methane B. Nitrous oxide C. Ozone D. ammonia.
Last Answer : Depletion of which gas in the atmosphere can lead to an increased incidence of skin cancers: A. Nitrous oxide B. Ozone C. Ammonia D. Methane
Description : Increasing high skin cancer and high mutation rate are a) O3 depletion b) Acid rain c) CO pollution d) CO2 Pollution.
Last Answer : a) O3 depletion
Description : Mesothelioma is a type of cancer. The most common area affected in it is the lining of the – (1) heart (2) brain (3) stomach (4) lungs
Last Answer : (4) lungs Explanation: Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that develops from the thin layer of tissue that covers many of the internal organs (known as the mesothelium).
Description : The organ which involve most frequent hypersensitivity reaction is a) Liver b) Kidney c) Skin d) Lungs e) Stomach
Last Answer : Ans: C
Description : TB disease generally affects of a) Kidney b) Stomach c) Lungs d) Skin
Last Answer : c) Lungs
Description : What is the name of the layer of the Earth's atmosphere that contains the ozone layer?
Last Answer : A: The stratosphere.
Description : How does CFC gas damage the ozone layer in the atmosphere ?
Last Answer : When CFC gas is present in the stratosphere of the atmosphere, the sun's ultraviolet rays break it down and release chlorine. This free chlorine acts as a catalyst and breaks down ozone into oxygen.
Description : Ozone layer of upper atmosphere is being destroyed by:
Last Answer : Ozone layer of upper atmosphere is being destroyed by: A. Chlorofluorocarbon B. `SO_(2)` C. photochemical oxidants/`O_(2)` and `CO_(2)` D. smog.
Description : The zone of atmosphere in which the ozone layer is
Last Answer : The zone of atmosphere in which the ozone layer is A. lonosphere B. Mesosphere C. Stratosphere D. Troposphere
Description : Ozone layer is formed due to reactions of : (1) oxygen and ultraviolet rays (2) carbon dioxide and layers of atmosphere (3) cosmic rays and layers of atmosphere (4) infrared rays and ultraviolet rays
Last Answer : (1) oxygen and ultraviolet rays Explanation: Ozone in the Earth's stratosphere is created by ultraviolet light striking ordinary oxygen molecules containing two oxygen atoms (O2), splitting them into ... (atomic oxygen). The atomic oxygen then combines with unbroken O2 to create ozone (O3).
Description : Which layer of the earth's atmosphere contains the ozone layer? (1) Troposphere (2) Mesosphere (3) Ionosphere (4) Stratosphere
Last Answer : (4) Stratosphere Explanation: The ozone layer is a region of Earth's stratosphere. It is mainly found in the lower portion of the stratosphere, from approximately 20 to 30 kilometres (12 to 19 mi) ... nm to 315 nm wavelength), which other-wise would be harmful to exposed life forms on the earth.
Description : Ozone layer in the upper parts of the atmosphere serves as a protective shield against harmful (1) solar ultraviolet radiation (2) solar infrared radiation (3) CO2 in the air (4) SO2 in the air
Last Answer : (1) solar ultraviolet radiation Explanation: Ozone layer serves as a protective shield against harmful solar ultraviolet radiation.
Description : Ozone layer in the outer atmosphere helps us in – (1) reflecting radio waves and makes radio communication possible (2) regulating he temperature of atmosphere (3) absorbing cosmic ray particles (4) absorbing U-V radiations
Last Answer : (4) absorbing U-V radiations Explanation: The ozone layer is a layer in Earth's atmosphere containing relatively high concentrations of ozone (03) which absorbs 97- 99% of the Sun's medium-frequency ultraviolet light.
Description : Ultra violet light of Sun's radiation is prevented from reaching the earth's atmosphere by the layer of – (1) Oxygen (2) Hydrogen (3) Ozone (4) Helium
Last Answer : (3) Ozone Explanation: The ozone layer is a layer in Earth's atmosphere containing relatively high concentrations of ozone (03). The layer absorbs 97-99% of the Sun's medium-frequency ultraviolet light (from about 200 nm to 315 nm wavelength), which potentially damages exposed life forms on Earth.
Description : The ozone layer in the atmosphere is at a height of about ______. (1) 25 km (2) 50 km (3) 100 km (4) 200 km
Last Answer : (2) 50 km Explanation: Ozone is mainly found in two regions of the Earth's atmosphere. Most ozone (about 90%) resides in a layer that begins between 10 to 17 kilometers above the Earth's surface and extends up to about 50 kilometers
Description : In the absence of ozone layer, Which rays will enter into atmosphere? (1) Infrared (2) Visible (3) Ultraviolet (4) X-rays
Last Answer : (3) Ultraviolet Explanation: The ozone layer is a layer in Earth's atmosphere containing relatively high concentrations of ozone (O3). The ozone layer absorbs 97-99% of the Sun's medium-frequency ... (from about 200 nm to 315 nm wavelength), which potentially damages exposed life forms on Earth.
Description : The ozone layer in the atmosphere is necessary for our survival. Why?
Last Answer : Ans: ozone layer in the atmosphere is very necessary for plant and animal survival because it is the absorber of ultraviolet rays which are very dangerous for animal health. Ultraviolet rays cause cancer ... that is why the ozone layer is necessary and essential for animal as well as plant survival.