Environmental Science - Study Mode
[#356] Almost all of the earth's weather occurs in the:
Correct Answer
Exosphere
Explanation
Solution: The troposphere is the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere. Most of the mass (about 75-80%) of the atmosphere is in the troposphere. Most types of clouds are found in the troposphere, and almost all weather occurs within this layer.
[#357] Ozone layer is present in
Correct Answer
(B) Stratosphere
Explanation
Solution: The ozone layer is mainly found in the lower portion of the stratosphere, from approximately 15 to 35 kilometers (9.3 to 21.7 mi) above Earth, although its thickness varies seasonally and geographically. The ozone layer was discovered in 1913 by the French physicists Charles Fabry and Henri Buisson.
[#358] Ozone Umbrella is located in which layer of atmosphere
Correct Answer
(B) Stratosphere
Explanation
Solution: The ozone layer is mainly found in the lower portion of the stratosphere, from approximately 15 to 35 kilometers (9.3 to 21.7 mi) above Earth, although its thickness varies seasonally and geographically.
[#359] One greenhouse gas contributes 14% to total global warming and another contributes 6%. These are respectively identified as
Correct Answer
(B) CFCs and N 2 O
Explanation
Solution: One greenhouse gas contributes 14% to total global warming and another contributes 6%. These are respectively identified as CFCs and N 2 O.
[#360] The cause of Bhopal disaster is
Correct Answer
(C) Methyl Isocyanate
Explanation
Solution: The disaster happened because water entered a tank containing Methyl isocyanate. This caused a chemical reaction which resulted in the buildup of much Carbon dioxide, among other things.