Atmosphere Trivia

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A contrail is a cloud-like trail often left behind what?

Answer: Aircraft

Bonus fact: Contrails form behind aircraft in cold upper air.

Contrails form mainly when water vapor from jet exhaust does what?

Answer: Condenses and freezes

Bonus fact: Exhaust moisture forms tiny ice crystals.

What atmospheric condition favors persistent contrails?

Answer: Cold, humid air

Bonus fact: Ice-supersaturated air can allow contrails to persist and spread.

Ozone is made of how many oxygen atoms per molecule?

Answer: Three

Bonus fact: Ozone has the chemical formula O3.

The ozone layer is found mainly in which part of the atmosphere?

Answer: Stratosphere

Bonus fact: Stratospheric ozone absorbs much of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.

What type of radiation is strongly absorbed by the ozone layer?

Answer: Ultraviolet

Bonus fact: Ozone is especially important for blocking UV-B and UV-C radiation.

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