Write the essential function performed by ozone at the higher levels of the Earth’s atmosphere
Our Environment (10)Write the essential function performed by ozone at the higher levels of the Earth’s atmosphere ? How is it produced ? Name the synthetic chemicals mainly responsible for the drop of amount of ozone in the atmosphere. How can the use of these chemicals be reduced ?
Answer
It shields the surface of the earth from the UV radiation from the sun.
Chloro Fluoro Carbons (CFC’s)
Reduce the use of CFC’s by (a) minimizing the leakage through air conditioners and refrigerators / finding substitute chemicals that are ozone friendly.
- Exam Year: 2019
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