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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
How does ozone affect any ecosystem?
The depletion of ozone layer in the upper atmosphere is mainly due to the emission of :
(a) unburnt hydrocarbons
(b) chlorofluorocarbons
(c) greenhouse gases
(d) ultraviolet radiations
The excessive exposure of humans to ultraviolet rays results in:
- damage to immune system
- damage to lungs
- skin cancer
- peptic ulcers
Which compounds are responsible for the depletion of ozone layer?
Ozone is abundant in this layer. Ozone heats this layer as it absorbs from incoming ultraviolet radiation from the sun:
State how CFCs break ozone in the stratosphere.
Give reason for the following:
Destruction of ozone layer is harmful for both humans and plants.
Very short answer type question
Where was the ozone hole discovered?
Long answer type question
Montreal protocol is an essential step. Why is it so?
What is exactly measured in Dobson units or DU?
