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CSS Environmental Science Mcqs

The document contains multiple-choice questions (MCQs) related to environmental science, specifically focusing on topics such as greenhouse gases, ozone depletion, and fire-extinguishing agents. Key concepts include the identification of greenhouse gases, the significance of the ozone layer, and the effects of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). It also mentions important protocols like the Montreal Protocol aimed at reducing harmful substances affecting the ozone layer.

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CSS Environmental Science Mcqs

The document contains multiple-choice questions (MCQs) related to environmental science, specifically focusing on topics such as greenhouse gases, ozone depletion, and fire-extinguishing agents. Key concepts include the identification of greenhouse gases, the significance of the ozone layer, and the effects of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). It also mentions important protocols like the Montreal Protocol aimed at reducing harmful substances affecting the ozone layer.

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CSS Environmental Science MCQs (Past Papers)

1. Name of the extremely effective fire-extinguishing agent is

A. helium B. halons C. halogens D. argon

Answer: B

2. Gas molecules that absorb thermal infrared radiation and are present in large quantity to change the

climate system are known as

A. alpha radiations B. beta C. ozone gases D. greenhouse gases

Answer: D

3. Chemical substance used in industry for cold cleaning, adhesives and vapor degreasing is

A. methyl chloroform B. carbon tetrachloride C. halons D. hydrocarbons

Answer: A

4. Layer of atmosphere in which the Ozone layer lies is

A. exosphere B. mesosphere C. troposphere D. stratosphere

Answer: D

5. Greenhouse gas present in very high quantity is

A. propane B. ethane C. carbon dioxide D. methane

Answer: C

6. Exchange of outgoing and incoming radiations that keep the Earth warm is known as

A. greenhouse effect B. radiation effect C. infrared effect D. ozone depletion

Answer: A

7. Wavelength of infrared radiations is

A. zero B. finite C. shorter D. longer

Answer: D

8. Montreal protocol to reduce the production of chlorofluorocarbons was assigned in

A. 1977 B. 1992 C. 1987 D. 1982


Answer: C

9. Number of atoms in ozone molecule are

A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 1

Answer: B

10. Layer which saves life from UV radiation is

A. ozone layer B. alpha layer C. gamma layer D. infrared layer

Answer: A

11. Higher energy level and shorter wavelengths are features of

A. beta radiation B. alpha radiation C. ultraviolet radiation D. infrared

Answer: C

12. Chemical released by CFCs that causes ozone depletion is

A. nitrogen B. sulfuric acid C. chlorine D. sodium chloride

Answer: C

13. Methyl chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, HFCs and CFCs are mainly known as

A. mesosphere builders B. troposphere builders C. ozone builders D. ozone depleting substances

Answer: D

14. CFC-released chlorine destroys

A. beta molecules B. helium C. argon D. ozone molecules

Answer: D

15. Color of ozone molecule is

A. blue B. white C. pale yellow D. pale green

Answer: A

16. Wavelength of ultraviolet radiations is

A. shorter B. longer C. zero D. finite

Answer: A
17. Lower energy level and longer wavelengths are features of

A. UV B. infrared C. beta D. alpha

Answer: B

18. Most serious ozone-depleting chemicals in BC are

A. noble gases B. halons C. halogens D. helium

Answer: B

19. Height of ozone above Earth's surface is

A. 30-50 km B. 10-20 km C. 15-30 km D. 50-70 km

Answer: C

20. Name of protocol signed to reduce CFCs is

A. UVB protocol B. Montreal Protocol C. UVA protocol D. UVR protocol

Answer: B

21. One not considered a naturally occurring greenhouse gas is

A. CO2 B. CH4 C. N2O D. ethane

Answer: D

22. Burning fossil fuels

A. decreases GHG B. increases GHG C. increases O2 D. increases ethane

Answer: B

23. Annual ozone hole is located on continent

A. Antarctica B. South America C. North America D. Africa

Answer: A

24. Chemical group Halons are emitted in

A. Montreal B. Iceland C. British Columbia D. Greenland

Answer: C

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