how is ozone be both beneficial and damaging? how can we prevent the damaging effect of ozone
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Ozone is a gas in the atmosphere that protects everything living on the Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays from the Sun. Without the layer of ozone in the atmosphere, it would be very difficult for anything to survive on the surface.
When inhaled, ozone can damage the lungs. Relatively low amounts can cause chest pain, coughing, shortness of breath and throat irritation. Ozone may also worsen chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and compromise the ability of the body to fight respiratory infections.
Ozone in the upper atmosphere, far above the tallest mountains, is beneficial because it absorbs a lot of ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which isharmful to living things. ... So you can prevent the damaging effects of ozoneby avoiding going outside in highly polluted air.
When inhaled, ozone can damage the lungs. Relatively low amounts can cause chest pain, coughing, shortness of breath and throat irritation. Ozone may also worsen chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and compromise the ability of the body to fight respiratory infections.
Ozone in the upper atmosphere, far above the tallest mountains, is beneficial because it absorbs a lot of ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which isharmful to living things. ... So you can prevent the damaging effects of ozoneby avoiding going outside in highly polluted air.
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