1.
A sizeable portion of the “ozone hole” resides over the United States.
2.
Current ozone trends over the United States are approximately -3% per year.
3.
Holes in the ozone layer are caused by global warming.
4.
Levels of ultra-violet (UV) radiation are highest over the US during summer.
5.
Ozone depletion is directly caused by the increase in carbon dioxide (CO
2
).
6.
Holes in the ozone layer cause the heating responsible for global warming?
7.
Ozone depletion will increase if more CFC’s (chlorofluorocarbons) get into the atmosphere?
8.
Summertime ultra-violet (UV) radiation over the United States is dangerous due to the ozone hole?
9.
Depletion of the ozone layer will produce higher amounts of UV radiation at the Earth’s surface.
10.
The ozone hole is present during the entire year, but is largest during the summer.
11.
Ultra-violet (UV) radiation comes from the sun?
12.
America’s high rate of skin cancer in primarily due to ozone depletion?
13.
Ozone is a greenhouse gas
14.
The ozone hole moves over different continents from year to year.
15.
Automobile exhaust is a major source of pollution responsible for ozone depletion.
Ozone Questionnaire
Indicate on the scantron the letter for the response that best matches how you feel about each statement. a) Strongly agree with this statement b) Generally agree with this statement c) Not sure d) Generally disagree with this statement e) Strongly disagree with this statement
16.
Ozone in the upper atmosphere protects the Earth, while ozone at the surface is harmful to humans.
17.
In the last decade, the size of the ozone hole has been growing rapidly?
18.
The “ozone hole” is largest during summer.