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In the upper layer of the atmosphere, ozone is formed by the:
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Action of UV rays on oxygen
Option A (Action of UV rays on oxygen) is correct because ozone in the upper atmosphere is formed when UV radiation from the sun splits oxygen molecules (O2) into individual oxygen atoms, which then combine with other O2 molecules to form ozone (O3).
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Given below are two Statements:
Statement I: Classical smog occurs in cool humid climate. It is a reducing mixture of smoke, fog and sulphur dioxide.
Statement II: Photochemical smog has components, ozone, nitric oxide, acrolein, formaldehyde, PAN etc.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below. A substance which is not present in nature but added to atmosphere due to human activity and cause adverse effect on environment is called UV radiations bring about The main source of atmospheric pollution is Which of the following is a primary pollutant? Lead in water can cause:
Statement I: Classical smog occurs in cool humid climate. It is a reducing mixture of smoke, fog and sulphur dioxide.
Statement II: Photochemical smog has components, ozone, nitric oxide, acrolein, formaldehyde, PAN etc.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below. A substance which is not present in nature but added to atmosphere due to human activity and cause adverse effect on environment is called UV radiations bring about The main source of atmospheric pollution is Which of the following is a primary pollutant? Lead in water can cause: