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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
The harmful radiations absorbed by the ozone layer are ______.
The prime source of chlorofluorocarbons is ______.
Write the full name of CFC.
Depletion of ozone in the ozone layer is a cause for our worry. Why?
Explain ozone layer, its depletion and effects of ozone depletion.
Name the following pollutants:
Any two chemicals leading to the formation of ozone holes.
How is ozone formed in the upper atmosphere? State its importance. What is responsible for its depletion? Write one harmful effect of ozone depletion.
True or False:
Ozone in the Troposphere is a harmful pollutant.
Ozone is abundant in this layer. Ozone heats this layer as it absorbs from incoming ultraviolet radiation from the sun:
State the role of chlorofluorocarbons in ozone destruction or depletion [no equations required].
