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It absorbs most of the UV-B radiations. These are fatal for life.
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How much radiation does the atmosphere absorb?
The atmosphere absorbs most of the radiation. The ozone layer absorbs most of the UV rays.
How much of the ozone layer do you have right now?
The "ozone layer" is roughly the same condition it has always been in. The amount of ozone in the upper atmosphere varies mainly due to variations in solar activity. UV radiation has serious affects on this layer. Holes form over the poles at the end of each winter due to a lack of sunlight. When the sun returns, the "holes" quickly disappear.
Is the hole in the ozone layer the same as global warming?
Yes, they are very similar. Ozone depletion is caused by man (CFCs), and is the overall thinning of the ozone. The "hole" in the ozone layer is over the Antarctic and it is a thinning layer where approximately 66% of the ozone disappears. The hole appears over the Antarctic because ozone needs sunlight to form and the dark and cold Antarctic winters (much colder than Arctic winters) form ideal conditions for ozone depletion and thinning.
Why ozone layer absorbs the ultraviolet radiation from the sun?
It is very much important for the ozone layer to absorb the ultra violet rays from reaching the Earth as it can cause a lot of damage and destruction to our planet. Moreover, it is very much harmful if it reaches the Earth's surface which can affect the whole living population and cause skin cancer to human beings.
Which layer contains the ozone layer and what does it do?
This is the stratosphere. There is also ozone in the lower troposphere, but the ozone layer in the stratosphere contains helpful ozone that blocks much of the ultraviolet radiation. Without this layer, life on earth would be very difficult.
How much radiation does the atmosphere absorb?
The atmosphere absorbs most of the radiation. The ozone layer absorbs most of the UV rays.
How does direct sunlight affect the earth?
Too much heat depletes the ozone layer making earth more warmer.
How much of the ozone layer do you have right now?
The "ozone layer" is roughly the same condition it has always been in. The amount of ozone in the upper atmosphere varies mainly due to variations in solar activity. UV radiation has serious affects on this layer. Holes form over the poles at the end of each winter due to a lack of sunlight. When the sun returns, the "holes" quickly disappear.
How do you prevent the ozone layer?
You would never want to prevent the ozone layer. This is needed to keep life tolerable on the planet. Without this 3 mm thick layer of gas we would have too much UV-B hitting our planet. If you are asking how to prevent the "hole" in the ozone that occurs for short periods each year. This can't be stopped as it is from the angle of our planet versus the sun. When sunlight cannot reach the ozone layer, the ozone decays into oxygen.
Is the hole in the ozone layer the same as global warming?
Yes, they are very similar. Ozone depletion is caused by man (CFCs), and is the overall thinning of the ozone. The "hole" in the ozone layer is over the Antarctic and it is a thinning layer where approximately 66% of the ozone disappears. The hole appears over the Antarctic because ozone needs sunlight to form and the dark and cold Antarctic winters (much colder than Arctic winters) form ideal conditions for ozone depletion and thinning.
Why ozone layer absorbs the ultraviolet radiation from the sun?
It is very much important for the ozone layer to absorb the ultra violet rays from reaching the Earth as it can cause a lot of damage and destruction to our planet. Moreover, it is very much harmful if it reaches the Earth's surface which can affect the whole living population and cause skin cancer to human beings.
Can the oxygen we breathe absorb ultraviolet radiation?
Yes it can. In the air we breathe, ozone is a pollutant, which in large amounts causes damage to man, animals and plants. It makes up about 10 % of all ozone, and is produced, for example, as a consequence of the exhaust fumes from cars. This ozone is formed via a complex reaction involving absorption of violet and more energetic light (including ultraviolet).Oxygen can absorb UV-C, but there is none of that left much beyond he "ozone layer". Oxygen cannot absorb UV-B. Only ozone can do this in our atmosphere.
What layer of the atmosphere protects living things from too much radiation from the Sun?
The "ozone layer" in the stratosphere contains triple molecules of oxygen (O3, ozone) that absorb the energy of UV rays from the Sun, limiting the amount of UV that reaches the surface. The ozone layer occurs between 20 and 30 kilometers above the Earth (60,000 to 100,000 feet).
Which layer contains the ozone layer and what does it do?
This is the stratosphere. There is also ozone in the lower troposphere, but the ozone layer in the stratosphere contains helpful ozone that blocks much of the ultraviolet radiation. Without this layer, life on earth would be very difficult.
How much damage do cow emulsions do to the ozone?
Runny beef stew has no effect on the ozone layer. Methane from cows has no effect on the ozone layer.
How much gas does the ozone layer take up in the atmosphere?
The ozone has very very small amount. It is just present as the ozone layer.
Which layer of earth atmosphere contains the ozone that protects living things from too much ultraviolet radiation?
The lower stratosphere of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer.
