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1 markAtmospheric Pollution and Global Atmosphere Issues

CAPE Environmental Science Unit 2 · 2009 · Paper 2 · Question 9(a)(ii)

Figure 8 illustrates the atmospheric vertical profile and ozone concentration variation with altitude.

Indicate the position of the ozone layer on Figure 8.

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  1. 9(a)(i)Label any TWO layers of the atmosphere on Figure 8.[2 marks]
  2. 9(a)(iii)Identify the altitude at which the ozone concentration is LOWEST on Figure 8.[1 mark]
  3. 9(a)(iv)Describe the relationship between ozone concentration and altitude shown in Figure 8.[3 marks]
  4. 9(b)Discuss the statement: 'It is vital to the good health of our environment that the ozone layer is preserved', including FOUR key points.[8 marks]
  5. 9(c)Explain how a named international treaty functions to protect the ozone layer and reduce ozone depletion.[5 marks]

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