In this era of global warming, ozone has gotten a bad rap. Without it, life as we know it would cease to exist on Earth. That being said, ozone pollution remains a problem as we continue to build power plants and drive automobiles that release volatile organic compounds. How much do you know about those three little atoms of oxygen we call ozone?
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Question 2 of 11
Which of the following is ozone not used for?
sterilizing water
bleaching
softening clothes
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Ozone, which is toxic at low concentrations, is used as a bleach, a deodorizing agent, and a sterilization agent for drinking water.
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Question 3 of 11
The ozone found in the lowest layer of the atmosphere is often called "bad ozone." What is the name of this atmospheric layer?
stratosphere
troposphere
mesosphere
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Tropospheric ozone is caused by automobile exhaust and industrial emissions that release nitrogen oxide gases and volatile organic compounds into the air.
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Question 4 of 11
Ozone pollution is worst at what time of day?
afternoon
early evening
both afternoon and early evening
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The heat of the afternoon and early evening creates high levels of ozone that can be especially dangerous to your health during the spring, summer and early fall.
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Question 5 of 11
The Air Quality Index (AQI) measures which of the following?
carbon dioxide
particulate matter
ultraviolet radiation
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Although there are other pollutants in the air, the AQI only measures particulate matter, ozone, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide.
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Question 6 of 11
What color on the Air Quality Index signifies that the air quality is unhealthy for all groups?
red
yellow
green
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When the AQI is red, this means that the level of pollutants in the air is unhealthy for everyone, and people should avoid prolonged outdoor activity.
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Question 7 of 11
Which of the following is not a symptom of ozone exposure?
chest pains
coughing
nausea
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Chest pains, coughing and difficulty breathing are all symptoms of exposure to ozone pollution.
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Question 8 of 11
In the last several years, the level of many air pollutants has:
increased
decreased
stayed the same
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Due in part to more stringent air quality standards like the Clean Air Act, the levels of many common air pollutants have decreased over the years, as have ozone concentrations.
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Question 9 of 11
"Good ozone" is found in what layer of the atmosphere?
troposphere
stratosphere
mesosphere
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Small concentrations of ozone found in the stratosphere protect the Earth's surface from dangerous ultraviolet light.
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Question 10 of 11
How far away has ozone been detected from its point of origin?
150 miles (241 kilometers)
250 miles (402 kilometers)
400 miles (644 kilometers)
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While ozone pollution is at its worst in urban areas, it can find its way into rural areas as well. Significant levels of ozone pollution can travel as far as 250 miles (402 kilometers) downwind.
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Question 11 of 11
Which of the following is a way to reduce ozone pollution?
conserving energy
keeping tires properly inflated
both conserving energy and keeping tires properly inflated
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You can take action against ozone pollution by conserving energy, keeping tires properly inflated and maintaining a tuned car.
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