Describe Ozone layer and how to prevent ozone damage?.?
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The Ozone Layer
The Ozone layer is the layer of the atmosphere containing large amount of ozone and it helps to protect the Earth from the harmful ultraviolet radiations.
It is present in the stratosphere of the atmosphere.
Steps taken :
The steps are taken to prevent damage of ozone are to stop the usage of Ozone depleting substances ( ODS ) because they are responsible for chemically reacting with Ozone and changing it.
⇒ ODS include chlorofluorocarbons ( CFC s ) . These are organic compounds released from refrigerators , air conditioners , etc.
⇒ So , the alternatives of the CFC s should be used
These are the necessary steps other than using alternatives :
▶ Organizing international treaties ( Eg : Montreal Protocol ) to control ozone depletion
▶ Restriction in the use of A.Cs .
▶ Control of trade of the Ozone depleting substances .
▶ Control in the production of the Ozone depleting substances.