UNIQUEHIGH SCHOOL

Bahria Town Campus Lahore Ph# 0301-4946939

Date:19-10-2023 Chemistry Chap. 14(1st half) Class: 10th A & B
Name_________________________ Time: 40 min Total Marks:
20

Q 1- MCQ’s: (03)
1. The percentage by volume of nitrogen in dry air is:
(a) 78.09% (b) 20.94%
(c) 0.93% (d) 0.03%
2. The percentage of sunlight absorbed by atmospheric gases is:
(a) 2% (b) 10%
(c) 18% (d) 25%
3. Atmospheric region found between 50-85 km from the Earth is:
(a) thermosphere
(b) stratosphere
(c) mesosphere
(d) thermosphere
Q 2- Answer the following short questions: (08)
i. How is the temperature of the atmosphere maintained?
ii. Why is the temperature of upper stratosphere higher?
iii. Identify as primary or secondary air pollutants. SO2, CH4, HNO3, NH3, H2SO4,
iv. Name the major constituents of troposphere.

Q 3-
a) What are the characteristics of stratosphere? Why does temperature increase
upwards in this sphere? (5)

b) What is meant by pollutants? Write down the types of pollutants. (4)

 UNIQUEHIGH SCHOOL
Bahria Town Campus Lahore Ph# 0301-4946939
Date:19-10-2023 Chemistry Chap. 14(1st half) Class: 10thA & B
Name_________________________ Time: 40 min Total Marks:
20

Group A

Q 1- MCQ’s: (03)
1. Mesosphere has a temperature range:
(a) 17oC to -58oC
(b) -58oC to 2oC
(c) 2oC to -93oC
(d) -93oC to 2oC
2. Which gases are the major constituents of the troposphere?
(a) nitrogen and oxygen
(b) oxygen and hydrogen
(c) CO2 and argon
(d) none of the above
3. Which gas is responsible for warming the atmosphere?
(a) nitrogen
(b) hydrogen
(c) helium
(d) carbon dioxide
Q 2- Answer the following short questions: (08)
i. What are pollutants? Which factors determine the severity of a pollutant?
ii. Write about the four natural systems of our earth.
iii. What is the difference between atmosphere and environment?
iv. Name three primary air pollutants.
Q 3-
a) Write a note on the Green House Effect and Global Warming. (5)

b) Why is CO considered a health hazard? (4)