Name: Jessaine Julliane C.

Serquina
3BSE-A

Instruction: Answer the following:

1. How many nanometers are there in one meter?

a. One million b. One billion c. One trillion d. Cannot be measured

2. The prefix “nano” means _.

a. billion b. particle c. invisible d. dwarf

3. Who first used the word “nanotechnology”?

a. Richard Feynman b. Norio Taniguchi c. Eroc Drexler d. Sumio Iijima

4. In what year did Richard Feynman give his lecture “There’s Plenty of Room at the
Bottom,” which help inaugurate the study of nanotechnology?

a. 1949 b. 1959 c. 1969 d. 1979

5. Some research has raised concerns that carbon nanotubes used in products such
as high-tech spray paint might share qualities with this carcinogen:

a. Asbestos b. Coal-tar pitch c. Wood dust d. Formaldehyde

6. What is the size of nanomaterial?

a. 1-10 nanometers b. 1-100 nanometers c. 1-500 nanometers d. 1-10000

nanometers

7. It describes a hypothetical apocalyptic nanotechnology scenario where out-of-

control robots eat all the biomass on earth while they propagate.

a. Armageddon b. Fifty shades of grey c. Grey water d. Grey goo

8. It is a newly emerged and fast growing branch of optics utilizing molecular-size

device.

a. Fiber optics b. Plasma technology c. Plasmonics d. Atomic plasma

9. Nanotechnology aims the following goals except _ .

a. Detect and target tumors c. Regrowing bones

b. Extend life d. Connect computers to human brains
10. These are photo-emissive particles used in LED-backlit LCDs.

a. Photons b. Plasma c. Semiconductors d. Quantum dots

 Instructions:
Research on the following topics:
1. Global Warming and Greenhouse Effects
2. Stratospheric Ozone Depletion
3. Acid Deposition
4. Thermal Inversion

Prepare a paragraph for each topic with no more than 350 words discussing how
you understand the definition and the mechanism of how each phenomenon occurs.
You may use images or pictures in your discussion.

1. Global Warming and Greenhouse Effects

Global warming and greenhouse effects are the gradual elevation in the average temperature
of the Earth's atmosphere and oceans due to the accumulation of greenhouse gases. These
gases, like carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor, confine heat within the Earth's
atmosphere, preventing it from escaping into space. Human activities, such as the combustion
of fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial procedures, have considerably amplified the
concentration of these gases in the atmosphere. This augmentation in temperature can lead to
a variety of unfavorable outcomes, including heightened sea levels, alterations in precipitation
patterns, more frequent and severe heatwaves, as well as a rise in the frequency and intensity
of extreme weather events.
 2. Stratospheric Ozone Depletion

The depletion of the stratospheric ozone occurs when an artificial compound, such as
chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), breaks down the protective ozone layer within the Earth's
atmosphere. These chemicals are discharged into the atmosphere through practices like
aerosol manufacturing and refrigeration. The ozone layer, which is situated in the stratosphere,
shields the Earth against detrimental ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Upon reaching the
stratosphere, CFCs disintegrate into chlorine atoms, which combine with ozone molecules,
breaking them apart into oxygen. This results in a decline in the quantity of ozone in the
atmosphere, leading to an elevated level of UV radiation that reaches the Earth's surface. This
can lead to a range of undesirable effects, including a higher prevalence of skin cancer,
cataracts, and harm to crops and marine ecosystems.

3. Acid Deposition

The term acid deposition pertains to the depositing of acidic matter, such as sulfuric and nitric
acids, onto the surface of the Earth by means of precipitation, dry deposition, and fog. These
acidic substances are produced when sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, released by sources
such as the combustion of fossil fuels and industrial activities, interact with water and other
chemicals present in the atmosphere. Acid deposition can result in various harmful
consequences, such as harm to crops and forests, the acidification of rivers and lakes, and a
surge in toxic substances in the surroundings.
4. Thermal Inversion

Thermal inversion happens when a layer of

hot air rests on top of a layer of colder air near
the surface of the Earth, trapping impurities
and other substances in the frigid air layer.
This may arise as a result of colder,
motionless air being confined by a layer of
hotter air above, preventing it from ascending
and distributing pollutants. Thermal inversion
may result in higher amounts of air pollution,
which may have detrimental effects on human
health, such as respiratory difficulties and
heart disease, as well as harm plant and
animal life.