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प्रश्न
Briefly explain depletion of ozone layer and its effects.
उत्तर
Depletion of ozone layer refers to a reduction in the concentration of ozone layer. It is caused by ozone-depleting substances (ODSs) such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), halons, methyl bromide, nitrogen oxides and chlorine.
Effects of the depletion of ozone layer:
(i) It causes skin cancer due to excess exposure to UV radiation.
(ii) It damages the eyes and the immune system.
(iii) It affects plants, thereby decreasing crop yields.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
How does ozone affect any ecosystem?
The harmful radiations absorbed by the ozone layer are ______.
What would happen if the ozone layer in the atmosphere completely disappears?
What is ozone?
Depletion of ozone in the ozone layer is a cause for our worry. Why?
How is ozone formed in the higher level of atmosphere?
What is Ozone?
Number of Oxygen atom in Ozone.
State the role of chlorofluorocarbons in ozone destruction or depletion [no equations required].
Give reason for the following:
The formation of ozone involves a chemical reaction called photolysis.
