Too Much Ozone in the Lower Atmosphere Is Harmful to Organisms

question 57

Multiple Choice

Too much ozone in the lower atmosphere is harmful to organisms and ecosystems because it

• A) is an oxidant and a greenhouse gas.
• B) is a greenhouse gas and causes acid precipitation.
• C) it is an oxidant and causes acid precipitation.
• D) it is an oxidant, a greenhouse gas, and causes acid precipitation.

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Definitions:

Head Start

A program in the United States that provides comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and their families.

Comprehensive Services

A range of extensive services or interventions designed to meet multiple needs of individuals or communities.

Low-income Children

Children living in families with income levels below a given poverty threshold, which varies by country and region.

Infant Mortality Rate

The number of deaths of infants under one year old per 1,000 live births in a given year.