Ozone Depl

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What is ozone laye
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 Causes of ozone de
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Prese ifat Ozone cycle
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Effects of ozone de
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 Measures to contr
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OZONE LAYER • Layer in earths atmosphere
which relatively contains
high concentration of
O3(allotrope of oxygen).
• O3 at ground level
considered as pollutant.
• Absorbs 97-99% of the suns
high frequency ultraviolet
radiations which are
potentially damaging to life
on earth.
 What is causing ozone depletion

Scientists have observed reduction in

stratospheric ozone since early
1970s>
Excessive release of chlorine and
bromine from the compunds (CFCs)

CFCs attributes 80% to depletion.

• Used as coolants in refrigerators
• in air conditioners
• In Dry cleaning agents
• In hospital sterilants
• In industrial solvent
• In home products like mattresses and cushions
Cycle of ozone depletion
Cl
CL + OO3
O O + O2 +
 Effects of ozone depletion

 Skin damage
 Eye damage
 Immune system damage
 Accelerated aging of skin
 Difficulty in breathing, chest pain, throat irritation
Ways to prevent from ozone depletion

• Limit private vehicle driving

• Use eco-friendly household cleaning product
• Avoid using pesticides
• Developing stringet regulations of rocket launches
• Banning the use of dangerous nitrous oxide