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.
