Question

What does it mean by ozone depletion.mention its causes and effects.give the method to reduce the ozone depletion

Answer 1

Ozone depletion is a major environmental problem because it increases the amount of ultraviolet (UV) radiation that reaches Earth's surface, which increases the rate of skin cancer, eye cataracts, and genetic and immune system damage.

Definition : Ozone depletion is the damage of the ozone layer due to harmful gases released in the air such as CFC's(Chloro Fluoro Carbons).

Methods to reduce it : Less usage of Refrigerators and other electronic items releasing such gases.

Less usage of pesticides and fertilizer.

Utilize environment friendly cleaning products.