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SCIN 137 Week 1 Quiz
| Part 1 of 4 – Reading and Lesson Question 1 of 31 In which layer of the atmosphere has scientists observed a decrease in ozone? A. mesosphere B. troposphere C. stratosphere D. thermosphere Question 2 of 31 Nearly 80% of the mass of the atmosphere is contained in what layer? A. stratosphere B. thermosphere C. mesosphere D. troposphere Question 3 of 31 Which gas protects the Earth’s surface by absorbing harmful ultraviolet radiation emitted by the sun? A. methane B. carbon C. ozone D. nitrogen Question 4 of 31 In what layer of the atmosphere are noctilucent clouds sometimes observed? A. stratosphere B. troposphere C. thermosphere D. mesosphere Question 5 of 31 In what layer does temperatures rise to more than 1000K because of absorption of extreme ultraviolet radiation? A. mesosphere B. troposphere C. thermosphere D. stratosphere Question 6 of 31 What term identifies particles that are suspended in the atmosphere due to natural or anthropogenic emission? A. reactive B. greenhouse C. aerosols D. primary Question 7 of 31 What is the boundary that serves as an inversion layer that prohibits convection into the stratosphere? A. thermopause B. tropopause C. mesopause D. stratopause Question 8 of 31 The ozone “hole” forms during which season over the Antarctic? A. winter B. spring C. summer D. fall Question 9 of 31 Which form of heat transfer describes the movement of air as a result of differences in density? A. convergence B. conduction C. radiation D. greenhouse Question 10 of 31 What is the primary source of anthropogenic carbon dioxide? A. agricultural practices B. fossil fuels C. photochemical reactions D. phytoplankton photosynthesis Question 11 of 31 The injection of dust and sulfur dioxide by volcanoes into this layer generally causes global temperatures to decline by 0.1oC and 0.2oC for upwards to a year? A. stratosphere B. thermosphere C. troposphere D. mesosphere Question 12 of 31 Which type of gas traps longwave radiation emitted by the earth, causing global temperature to increase? A. non-reactive gases B. reactive gases C. primary gases D. greenhouse gases Question 13 of 31 Which of these gases is a primary gas? A. argon B. helium C. methane D. oxygen Question 14 of 31 Which form of heat transfer occurs when particles collide and makes contact with one another? A. conduction B. radiation C. greenhouse D. convergence Question 15 of 31 Where is solar heating is greatest? A. nearest the equator B. in the middle-latitudes C. in high latitudes D. nearest the poles |
| Part 2 of 4 – SCIN120 ELF9.0/ 9.0 Points Question 16 of 31 Which of the following should be avoided in the lab environment? A. Using designated disposal areas for sharp tools B. Wearing clothes that cover shoulders and legs C. Washing hands after doing lab work D. Using caution and common sense E. Drinking water or eating food Question 17 of 31 Science relies on all of the following EXCEPT __________. A. Data B. Analysis C. Bias D. ogic E. Facts Question 18 of 31 Which of the following is considered proper lab attire? A. Hair down B. Protective eyewear C. Open-toed shoes D. Tank tops E. Baggy clothing |
| Part 3 of 4 – Week 1 Lab2 Question 19 of 31 Using the Air Quality Index Annual Summary Table from Week 1 Lab Question #10, which AQI category consistently occurs least between 2007 and 2017? A. unhealthy B. good C. very unhealthy D. moderate Question 20 of 31 Using the Air Quality Index (AQI) chart from Week 1 Lab Question #9, how many unhealthy AQI days were caused by ozone? A. 8 B. 15 C. 68 D. 98 Question 21 of 31 Using the Air Quality Index Annual Summary Table from Week 1 Lab Question #10, during what year does the number of unhealthy AQI category outnumber the good AQI category A. 2010 B. 2012 C. 2014 D. 2016 Question 22 of 31 What is the approximate distance between the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control ozone monitoring station and the closet PM2.5 monitoring station? A. less than 1 mile B. 5 miles C. 8 miles D. 11 miles Question 23 of 31 Using the Air Quality Index (AQI) chart from Week 1 Lab Question #9, how many moderate AQI days were caused by ozone? A. 16 B. 68 C. 98 D. 142 Question 24 of 31 Using the Air Quality Index (AQI) chart from Week 1 Lab Question #9, how many unhealthy for sensitive groups AQI days were caused by ozone? A. 15 B. 68 C. 98 D. 142 Question 25 of 31 Using the Air Quality Index (AQI) chart from Week 1 Lab Question #9, how many unhealthy AQI days were caused by PM2.5? A. 8 B. 16 C. 68 D. 98 Question 26 of 31 Using the Air Quality Index Annual Summary Table from Week 1 Lab Question #10, which AQI category has decreased significantly between 2007 and 2017? A. unhealthy for sensitive groups B. unhealthy C. good D. moderate Question 27 of 31 Locate the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District ozone station. What is the AQS Site ID for this station? A. 06-029-0007 B. 06-029-0014 C. 06-029-2012 D. 06-029-5002 Question 28 of 31 Using the Air Quality Index (AQI) chart from Week 1 Lab Question #9, how many unhealthy for sensitive groups AQI days were caused by PM2.5? A. 16 B. 68 C. 98 D. 142 Question 29 of 31 Using the Ozone Concentration Plot from Week 1 Lab Question #7, select the season where the daily maximum 8-hour ozone concentration is highest? A. spring B. winter C. summer D. fall .Question 30 of 31 Using the PM2.5 Concentration Plot from Week 1 Lab Question #8, what Air Quality Index (AQI) category is appropriate for the maximum daily mean PM2.5 concentration observed? A. moderate B. very unhealthy C. unhealthy D. unhealthy for sensitive groups |
| Part 4 of 4 – Week 1 Lab Report Question 31 of 31 Please upload your Week 1 Lab Report below. |