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Controversies such as those surrounding global warming and ozone depletion involve long-term prediction and therefore are undecidable in the short term?
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Yes they are long term. They cannot be predicted for short term.
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Why is CFC depletion of the ozone layer a theory and not a scientific law?
A law is a fundamental requirement of Nature, that is never violated. Science really has no "laws" any longer. All our previous "laws" are subject to experimental testing, so they have also become theories. Ones that are pretty close to laws are conservation of momentum (and from there conservation of energy), of spin, net production of entropy. A theory is a guess at a mechanism, that makes a prediction, and the prediction is challenged by experiment. Observations were made that CFC "fragments" were found in areas of low ozone concentration. The assumption was made that CFCs contributed to ozone depletion. CFCs were then tested in the lab to see if they: contributed to ozone depletion (they do), and were persistent (they are).
Why depletion layer thin?
Depletion layer is thin now. It is called depletion when the concentration is below 380 Dobson Units.
What is depletion zone?
Ozone depletion is the thinning of ozone layer below a certain concentration. This phenomenon is termed as ozone depletion.
Is global warming a factor that cause ozone depletion or a result of ozone depletion?
Global warming and ozone depletion are not related.
What is ozone depletion and how does it affect us?
Ozone depletion is the destruction of ozone layer. It affects us by causing depletion and entering UV.
Why is CFC depletion of the ozone layer a theory and not a scientific law?
A law is a fundamental requirement of Nature, that is never violated. Science really has no "laws" any longer. All our previous "laws" are subject to experimental testing, so they have also become theories. Ones that are pretty close to laws are conservation of momentum (and from there conservation of energy), of spin, net production of entropy. A theory is a guess at a mechanism, that makes a prediction, and the prediction is challenged by experiment. Observations were made that CFC "fragments" were found in areas of low ozone concentration. The assumption was made that CFCs contributed to ozone depletion. CFCs were then tested in the lab to see if they: contributed to ozone depletion (they do), and were persistent (they are).
What is depletion of environment?
depletion of environment
How built-in potential barrier is formed in an open circuited P-N junction?
depletion layer surrounding the junction where electrons from N side have fallen into holes from P side.
What is Ozong Depletion?
ozone depletion is the depletion of ozone molecules. It is due to CFC's reacting iwth it.
What is definition of Ozone layer depletion?
Ozone depletion is the depletion of ozone molecules. It is happening because of CFC's.
What is exponential depletion of resources What is peaked depletion of resources What are the economic consequences of both models?
Exponential depletion of resources is a steady depletion of resources. This can cause slow raising prices for these resources. A peaked depletion of resources is a sudden depletion of resources that causes an extreme price raise.
What does zone depletion refer to?
Ozone depletion refers to the depletion of ozone molecules. These molecules are present in the ozone layer.
What are the possible solution to lessen the ozone layer depletion?
To lessen the depletion, curb CFC's. They cause ozone depletion.
When does ozone depletion happen?
Ozone depletion happens mostly in winters. It is because less temperature is required for its depletion.
What are the solutions the depletion of the ozone layer?
The solution for ozone depletion is curbing CFC's. They could prevent ozone depletion.
What are the consequences of continued population growth in the West?
The consequences of continued growth in the west are too many people and not enough jobs. There is also a lack of affordable housing.
What does the depletion of good?
The depletion is never good. It is always bad.
