Ozone is a toxic gas and is a strong oxidising agent even then its presence in the stratosphere is very important. Explain what would happen if ozone from this region is completely removed ?
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if the ozone is removed it shields ultra violet radiation frm sun.this radiation is highly damaging to organisms for eg.it causes skin cancer in humans
ozone at the higher levels of the atmosphere is a product of UV radiation acting on oxygen molecule.the higher energy UVradiation splits apart some molecular oxygen into free oxygen atoms .
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ozone at the higher levels of the atmosphere is a product of UV radiation acting on oxygen molecule.the higher energy UVradiation splits apart some molecular oxygen into free oxygen atoms .
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The ozone layer in the stratosphere is a natural feature of the earth's environment. The ozone layer exists between 20 to 35 km above the earth layer. This layer protects the earth from the harmful effects of the ultraviolet radiation of the sun.
A depletion of ozone layer is considered as a serious threat to all forms of life on the earth. A 5% decreases in ozone concentration could increases the incidence of skin cancer by 20%. Ultraviolet radiation is also the factor for diseases of eye, including cataract formation.
It can cause genetic mutations and destroy crops and other forms of vegetation. Aquatic animals and aquatic plants are generally affected by UV-radiation.
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The ozone layer in the stratosphere is a natural feature of the earth's environment. The ozone layer exists between 20 to 35 km above the earth layer. This layer protects the earth from the harmful effects of the ultraviolet radiation of the sun.
A depletion of ozone layer is considered as a serious threat to all forms of life on the earth. A 5% decreases in ozone concentration could increases the incidence of skin cancer by 20%. Ultraviolet radiation is also the factor for diseases of eye, including cataract formation.
It can cause genetic mutations and destroy crops and other forms of vegetation. Aquatic animals and aquatic plants are generally affected by UV-radiation.
Hope it helps you !
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