Describe how triatomic oxygen affect any ecosystem.
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Triatomic oxygen (Ozone) is an isotope of oxygen. It is formed by three atoms of oxygen . Ozone, is a deadly poison. Very little of it is present in lower part of the atmosphere called troposphere. In the stratosphere, ozone layer comprises high concentration of ozone some 18-26 km above. Ozone performs an essential function. It shields the surface of the earth from ultraviolet (UV) radiations of the Sun.
Synthetic chemicals such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) released into the air accumulate in the upper atmosphere and react with ozone resulting in reduction of the ozone layer. Thus, ozone layer becomes thinner and gets depleted allowing more ultraviolet rays to pass through the earth’s, atmosphere. This radiation is highly damaging to organisms. It produces skin cancer, damage eyes including increased incidence of cataract and damage the immune system of human beings and other animals.
Synthetic chemicals such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) released into the air accumulate in the upper atmosphere and react with ozone resulting in reduction of the ozone layer. Thus, ozone layer becomes thinner and gets depleted allowing more ultraviolet rays to pass through the earth’s, atmosphere. This radiation is highly damaging to organisms. It produces skin cancer, damage eyes including increased incidence of cataract and damage the immune system of human beings and other animals.
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Ozone is a molecule formed by three atoms of oxygen. At the higher levels of the atmosphere, it shields the surface of the earth from ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. It may affect any ecosystem in the following ways:
(i) At the surface of the earth, it is a deadly poison for all lower forms of life.
(ii) If this layer gets depleted, then it may cause cancer in human beings including other plants and animals.
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