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प्रश्न
Why was there a sharp in the amount of ozone in the atmosphere in 1980’s.
Why the amount of ozone in the atmosphere dropped sharply in the 1980s?
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उत्तर
The amount of ozone in the atmosphere began to drop sharply in the 1980s. This decrease has been linked to synthetic chemicals like chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) which are used as refrigerants and in fire extinguishers which was the primary cause of the ozone layer’s decline in the atmosphere.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Which radiations are absorbed by ozone layer?
Name the group of chemical compounds which damages the ozone layer.
Write the full name of CFC.
Explain how, harmful ultraviolet radiations of sunlight are prevented from reaching the earth's surface.
The excessive exposure of humans to ultraviolet rays results in:
- damage to immune system
- damage to lungs
- skin cancer
- peptic ulcers
“Damage to the ozone layer is a cause of concern”. Justify this statement.
Name the following pollutants:
Any two chemicals leading to the formation of ozone holes.
‘There is a hole in the ozone layer’. What do you understand by this?
Give Technical Terms:
The chemicals leading to the formation of ozone holes.
What is an ozone layer. State the distribution of the ozone layer in the stratosphere.
