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प्रश्न
What is Ozone?
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उत्तर
Ozone is a gas that is made up of three oxygen atoms (O3). Ozone is classified as either stratospheric (good ozone) or ground level (bad ozone).
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What is the function of ozone in the upper atmosphere?
You have been selected to talk on 'ozone layer and its protection" in the school assembly on 'Environment Day.'
(a) Why should ozone layer be protected to save the environment?
(b) List any two ways that you would stress in your talk to bring in awareness amongst your fellow friends that would also help in protection of ozone layer as well as the environment.
Match the items in column I with the closely related ones in column II.
| Column I | Column II | ||
| (i) | Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) | (a) | Global warming |
| (ii) | Fly ash | (b) | Biodegradable |
| (iii) | Cow dung | (c) | Nuclear radiation pollutant |
| (iv) | CO2 and methane | (d) | Acid rain |
| (v) | Sulphur dioxide | (e) | Industrial waste |
| (vi) | Iodine-131 | (f) | Ozone depletion |
The chemicals leading to the formation of ozone holes.
Enumerate the damage to humans, animals and plants caused due to ozone depletion.
Name the chemicals responsible for destruction of the ozone layer. State the main chemical from these chemicals, which is responsible for more than 80% ozone depletion.
Give reason for the following:
Destruction of ozone layer is harmful for both humans and plants.
Long answer type question
Montreal protocol is an essential step. Why is it so?
Acid rain is caused by the oxides of ______.
A motor car, with its glass totally closed, is parked directly under the sun. The inside temperature of the car rises very high. Explain why?
