OZONE ACTIVITY

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World Ozone Day - September 16th

Environmental Management Authority 2004

Lets talk about Ozone

are carried into the stratosphere by strong

Ozone & Ozone Layer Depletion

winds, which can take from two to five years.

Ozone is a naturally occurring gas that is

When CFCs break down in the stratosphere,

found

the

they release chlorine. Each chlorine atom

atmosphere. In the layer around the Earth's

attacks ozone by joining with and breaking

surface (the troposphere), ground level or

apart as many as 100,000 ozone molecules

bad ozone pollutes the air causing smog. In

during the time it is in the stratosphere.

the upper layer (the stratosphere), good

Other ozone eating chemicals are pesticides

ozone protects life on Earth by absorbing

such as methyl bromide, halons used in fire

some of the ultra violet (UV) rays given out

extinguishers, and methyl chloroform used

by the sun.

in industries and businesses. These ozone-

in

two

different

layers

of

eating chemicals can last many many years

The ozone layer is made up of ozone

in the stratosphere, where they continuously

molecules, like Ozzy Ozone, and forms a

destroy thousands of ozone molecules.

thin shield high up in the sky. Each ozone

molecule contains three oxygen atoms. It

What Is Being Done?

protects life on Earth from the sun's

ultraviolet (UV) rays. In the 1980s, scientists

Countries around the world have seen the

began finding clues that the ozone layer was

threats created by ozone depletion and

being depleted. This depletion would allow

made an agreement called the Montreal

more UV radiation to reach the Earth's

Protocol. This Protocol seeks eliminate the

surface. Too much UV can cause bad health

use

effects like skin cancer, eye damage, and

worldwide and will help us to save Ozzy

weaken your resistance to fight diseases.

Ozone and the Ozone Layer!

In

the

past,

chemicals

of

these

ozone-eating

chemicals

called

chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), which are also

gases,

were

used

lot

in

industrial

equipment such as refrigerators and air

condition units to keep things cold, and to
make foam and soaps. When these CFC
gases are released in the atmosphere they

So lets see what you know

about Ozone Science and
how you can help save Ozzy
Ozone and the Ozone
Layer

Adapted from Sunwise Kids (USEPA)

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Test your knowledge of ozone layer science and ozone depletion in this
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3. Microscopic animals harmed by excess UV

6. Especially harmful band of UV radiation
11. One atom of this can destroy over 100,000 ozone molecules
12. Unnatural thinning of the ozone layer by human activities
13. Skin ___: One of the worst diseases caused by too much sun
14. ___ conditioning: one type of equipment that uses CFCs
15. Unit for measuring column ozone
17. ___osphere: Part of the atmosphere containing the ozone layer

Down

1. The southernmost continent; location of the ozone hole

2. Wind pattern over Antarctica that isolates the ozone hole
4. Ozone ___: region containing most atmospheric ozone
5. Montreal ___: Treaty protecting the ozone layer
7. Chemical that makes methyl bromide an ozone-depleting substance
8. Molecule that absorbs UVB radiation from the sun, protecting Earth
9. A substitute for CFCs that's much less damaging to the ozone layer but may cause global
warming
10. Ultra___: Harmful solar radiation
16. Abbreviation for gases that deplete the ozone layer

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See if you can find these words associated with

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See if you can unscramble these words

associated with ozone science and ozone depletion

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See if you are a smart ozone shopper

what would you buy?

OzoMart
Wide brim hat

Armless vests

Spray-can using
CFC

Long pants

CFC

Sun block SPF 45

Umbrella

UV Protected
Sunglasses

Long sleeve shirt

Sun block SPF 8

Halon Fire
extinguisher

Tank Top

Beanie Hat

Halon

Perfume Operated
by Pump

Refrigerator using
Hydrocarbons

Spray-can using
CO2

CFC-12
Refrigerator

CO2

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See if you can pick the odd one out in these groups
and figure out what the rest have in common

1. Montreal

Agreement

Protocol

Toronto

2. Sunglasses

Long pants

Strapless top

Wide brim
hat

3. Mesosphere

Earthsphere

Troposphere Stratosphere

4. SPF 8

5. Aerosols

6. Chlorine

SPF 35

SPF 20

Extinguishers Refrigerators

Bromine

Hydrogen

SPF 15

Toasters

Halon

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3. Microscopic animals harmed by excess UV

6. Especially harmful band of UV radiation
11. One atom of this can destroy over 100,000 ozone molecules
12. Unnatural thinning of the ozone layer by human activities
13. Skin ___: One of the worst health effects of too much sun
14. ___ conditioning: one type of equipment that used CFCs
15. Unit for measuring column ozone
17. ___osphere: Part of the atmosphere containing the ozone layer

Down

1. The southernmost continent; location of the ozone hole

2. Wind pattern over Antarctica that isolates the ozone hole
4. Ozone ___: region containing most atmospheric ozone
5. Montreal ___: Treaty protecting the ozone layer
7. Chemical that makes methyl bromide an ozone-depleting substance
8. Molecule that absorbs UVB radiation from the sun, protecting Earth
9. A substitute for CFCs that's much less damaging to the ozone layer but may cause
global warming
10. Ultra___: Harmful solar radiation
16. Abbreviation for gases that deplete the ozone layer

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Word Sleuth Answers

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Ozone Word Scramble Answers

Cancer
Sun block
Layer
Depletion
Sunglasses
Ozone
Montreal
Aerosol
Umbrella
Stratosphere
Refrigerant
Extinguishers
Phase out
Hydrocarbons
Chlorine

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Ozomart Answers

Ozone Wise Products

Wide Brim Hat

Provides protection from the sun

Sunglasses

(UV radiation)

Long sleeve shirt

Umbrella
Sun block SPF 45

Spray-can using CO2

All items using CFC alternatives

(ozone friendly)

Refrigerator Using Hydrocarbons

Perfume Operated by Pump

Ozone Damaging Products

Does not provide adequate protection
from the sun

Armless vests
Short pants

(UV radiation)
Tank top
Beanie hat
Spray-can using CFC
Sun block SPF 8

Halon Fire extinguisher

Uses chemicals that are ozone

depleting (Halon & CFC)

CFC -12 Refrigerator

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One of these things is not like the other.

Answers
Groups

Reason

1. Montreal Agreement
Protocol

All refer to the Montreal Protocol and

international agreement for countries to
protect the ozone layer
(Toronto is a place in Canada but is not part of the title
of the agreement Montreal Protocol).

2. Sunglasses, long pants,

wide brim hat

These are all articles of clothing that protect

from UV radiation
(Strapless tops do not provide adequate protection for
your skin from UV Radiation)

3. Mesosphere,
Troposphere, stratosphere

These are all parts of the atmosphere

(Earthsphere is not a word)

4. SPF 35, SPF 20, SPF 8

All provide adequate protection from the sun

(SPF 8 does not provide adequate protection for your
skin from UV Radiation)

5. Aerosols, extinguishers,
refrigerators

All use chemicals that could deplete the

ozone layer
(Toasters do use chemicals that are harmful to the
ozone layer)

6. Chlorine, Bromine, Halon

All gases which are ozone depleting

(Hydrogen gas is not harmful to the ozone layer)

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