Atmosphere and Ozone Layer Practice Flashcards

Practice question-and-answer flashcards covering atmospheric composition, atmospheric layers, and the ozone creation/breakdown process.

What atmospheric composition value is listed for oxygen in the notes?

21

What value is given for niligen in the atmospheric composition notes?

787

What value is listed for other components in the atmosphere notes?

17

Which layers of the atmosphere are depicted in the notes?

themosphere and troposphene

What causes $O_2$ to break apart into single oxygen atoms ($O$)?

Radiation breaks apart $O_2$ to form $O$ and $O$

How is ozone ($O_3$) produced according to the notes?

$O$ bonds with $O_2$ to form $O_3$

What happens when $O_3$ absorbs radiation?

$O_3$ breaks apart into $O_2 + O$

What does CFC stand for and what impact does it have according to the notes?

CFC stands for Chloro florocarbon, and it is the cause of the hole in the ozone layer