Chapter 20- The Atmosphere and Environment

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Air pollution

The presence in or introduction into the air of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.

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Ozone layer

A layer in the stratosphere that contains a concentration of ozone sufficient to block most ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

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Global warming

An increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere.

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Fractional distillation

Separation of a liquid mixture into fractions differing in boiling point.

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pH of water

It also reduces ________ bodies and soil, harming aquatic and plant life.

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Pollutants

Substances or chemicals that cause pollution.

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Acid raid

Rainfall made so acidic by atmospheric pollution that it causes environmental harm.

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Carbon cycle

Series of processes by which carbon compounds are interconverted in the environment.

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