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We are living in the midst of a great chemical experiment, and
serious consequences are becoming apparent to scientists. The gr
consequences of the atmosphere crisis may be global warming an
ozone depletion. The earth appears to be warming due to the green
effect. Global warming is the predicated result of the greenhouse e
created by the greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methar
the atmosphere. This change in the global climate would have disas
results, including drought, coastal flooding and increased spe
extinction. Also, the scientists have discovered a hole in the ozone la
The ozone layer is the only protection for life on earth aga
deadly ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Once the ozone laye
completely destroyed, all life on earth will cease to exist, killed by
deadly radiation. The planet will come a barren rock devoid of all
And when this happens the process of industrialization would have
take the blame which has resulted in increased use of fossil fuels such
coal, petroleum and diesel.
a) What are the effects from the ozone depletion?
b) What is Global Warming?
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A)Ozone layer depletion causes increased UV radiation levels at the Earth's surface, which is damaging to human health. Negative effects include increases in certain types of skin cancers, eye cataracts and immune deficiency disorders.
B)Global warming is the unusually rapid increase in Earth's average surface temperature over the past century primarily due to the greenhouse gases released as people burn fossil fuels. ... Despite ups and downs from year to year, global average surface temperature is rising
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