How does the ozone hole affect animals and plants?

Answer 1

The hole itself does not affect us. The size and duration of the hole affects organisms that require DNA to live, and are located in areas that are exposed to UV-B from the Sun because ozone levels above it are too low to protect them. So far, this has included the tip of South America, since we became aware of the ozone hole.

Answer 2

Ozone harms animals,humans and plants in much the same way. It affects the lungs and hence causes respiratory issues. it also makes the human lungs permeable in turn making it more exposed to micro-organisms and toxins. In plants,it attacks the tissues. it attacks the stomatal cells and leads to decay. Otherwise what happens is,due to this blockage of stomatal cells,through which the plants respire as well as make food, they cannot carry out the process of photosynthesis.This limits their carbohydrates content and thus the plants don't grow. Another case is when more leaves are made by the plants and so food is not reached to other plant parts such as roots and stems,so other organisms such as animals in turn do not receive food from these plants.

Answer 3

The hole in the ozone layer is a natural occurance. It presents no harm to plants. Depletion of the ozone layer presents harm to plants, by them receiving too mcuh UV-B from the Sun.

Answer 4

Yes, it does.. The depletion of ozone can cause damage to animals and plants.

Answer 5

ozone hole is the thinning of ozone layer. It causes various fatal problems in humans and animals.

Answer 6

Yes, it does. It kills the plankton.