Atmospheric Layers
What layer of the atmosphere do we live in?
Troposphere
A pollutant that is put directly into the air by human activity.
What is a primary pollutant?
Ozone is made of 3 ________ atoms.
oxygen
This is the type of pollution that occurs when you guys yell all the time (unwanted sounds).
noise pollution
The layer of the atmosphere where planes fly
Stratosphere
Give a major indoor air pollutant.
mold, mildew, smoke, carbon monoxide, radon
The main function of the ozone layer in the atmosphere is...
absorb ultraviolet radiation from the sun
Give an effect of noise pollution of wildlife
disruption of mating calls and habitats, decreased communication
The layer of the atmosphere that contains the ozone shield.
Stratosphere
These form when primary pollutants react with other primary pollutants or with naturally occurring substances. Ozone is an example.
secondary pollutants
Give an effect of ozone depletion in the atmosphere.
Increased cancer risk, rising temperatures, higher UV rays
An effect of noise pollution on children's learning.
decreased concentration, lower academic performance, decreased memory retention
Ground-level ozone (a key component of smog) is found in this layer.
Troposphere
Air pollution that hangs over cities and reduces visibility.
smog
The chemical symbol for ozone.
O3
Areas where light pollution is lowest.
rural areas/countryside
List the layers of the atmosphere in order of closest --> farthest from Earth.
Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere
a weather phenomenon where a layer of warm air sits over a layer of cold air near the Earth's surface. This traps pollutants near the ground.
thermal inversion
How are CFCs related to ozone depletion?
They break down ozone molecules.
Areas where light pollution is highest.
cities/urban areas