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What atmospheric layer contains the highest concentration of ozone?
The ozone layer is a protective layer in Earth's atmosphere that protects Earth's surface from the strongest UV rays that come off the sun. The vast majority of the ozone layer is found in the stratosphere.
How did the hole in the ozone layer come about?
The ozone in hole is caused by CFC's. It reacts with ozone and deplete it.
What happens when chlorofluorocarbons come in contact with the ozone layer?
CFC's when come in contact with ozone deplete it. It reacts with it and decomposes it.
How come you can breath on Earth?
Because there is an ozone layer
How suggesting that aircraft must fly beow stratosphere can minimize ozone layer depletion?
Air-crafts release gases that come in direct contact of ozone layer. These cause ozone depletion.
Which classifications of refrigerant damage the ozone layer?
Refrigerants come in various types. The CFC's in refrigerants damage the ozone.
How does the ozone layer reduces the amount of ultraviolet radiation that reaches earth's surface?
Ozone layer consists of molecules of ozone. These molecules decompose when they come in contact with the UV thus avoiding to reach to the surface.
What is the main source of chlorine atoms in the ozone layer?
Chlorine atoms in the ozone layer primarily come from human-made chemicals called chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). These CFCs were commonly used in refrigerants, aerosol propellants, and solvents before being phased out due to their harmful effects on the ozone layer. When CFCs break down in the atmosphere, they release chlorine atoms that can catalyze the destruction of ozone molecules.
What does ozone have to do with global warming?
Ozone is a gas produced by the sun's reaction with oxygen. Ozone alerts in cities come from a warm sunny day. Ozone is a natural occurring gas. A great example of how this is a natural process is the "hole" in the zone layer. This occurs when then sun can not hit the ozone layer and ozone startes to decay into oxygen. That is why we only see these "holes" near the poles and only during their winter months. The ozone layer is not connected to global warming. If the atmosphere beneath the ozone layer warms, the thermocline between the troposphere and the ozone layer weakens. This then allows more water vapor to enter the ozone layer, and reduce the amount of ozone found there at any given time.
What are gases that breakdown the ozone layer and that come from spray cans and aerosol called?
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are gases used in spray cans and aerosols that can break down the ozone layer. When released into the atmosphere, they can react with ozone molecules and contribute to ozone depletion.
What is it called when the ozone layer heals itself?
Since the ozone layer has only been getting thinner, we haven't had to name that phenomenon yet. "Regeneration" or "restoration" come to mind. The ozone hole opens and closes, and that is all we say about that.
What are the negative effects that come from damaging the ozone layer?
Damaging the ozone layer allows dangerous ultra violet radiation to reach the earth. This can damage crops as well as human health.
