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प्रश्न
Give scientific reasons:
Ozone present in the stratosphere is called as “good ozone”.
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उत्तर
Ozone present in the stratosphere is called as good ozone as this ozone absorbs UV rays from the sun which is harmful to living organisms. DNA and proteins of living organisms absorb UV rays and its high energy breaks down the chemical bonds within these molecules. This causes damage to skin cells and skin cancer of different types. A high dose of UV-B causes inflammation of the cornea called snow-blindness cataracts. This all is prevented by this stratosphere ozone as it absorbs UV rays.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
How depletion of the ozone layer affect living organisms?
Write the full name of CFC.
O2 is converted into O3 by the action of :
(a) infrared radiations
(b) ultraviolet radiations
(c) gamma radiations
(d) cosmic radiations
Briefly explain depletion of ozone layer and its effects.
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 |
State two effects of 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?
Which of the following may be a conclusion of the excessive exposure of humans to sun’s ultraviolet rays?
- Peptic ulcers
- Eye disease like cataract
- Damage to lungs
- Skin cancer
The substance which is chiefly responsible for the depletion of ozone layer is ______.
