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What effect does the ozone's absorption of ultraviolet radiation have on the stratosphere?
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The ozone absorbs the UV rays. These UV rays are very much harmful for life on earth. Thus ozone protects us from these fatal rays.
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What will be the effect on radiation received at earths surface of a decrease of ozone in the stratosphere?
Decrease of ozone in the stratosphere could cause UV to enter the surface. These could cause skin cancer and the immune system to weak.
Is the greenhouse effect the same as ozone depletion?
No, they are different. Ozone depletion results in more ultraviolet (short wave) radiation reaching earth's surface. The greenhouse effect results in more infrared (long wave) radiation being absorbed by the atmosphere.
What layer is located in the stratosphere?
The mesosphere extends from the stratopause to about 53 miles (85 km) above the earth. The gases, including the oxygen molecules, continue to become thinner and thinner with height. As such, the effect of the warming by ultraviolet radiation also becomes less and less leading to a decrease in temperature with height. On average, temperature decreases from about 5°F (-15°C) to as low as -184°F (-120°C) at the mesopause. However, the gases in the mesosphere are still thick enough to slow down meteorites hurtling into the atmosphere, where they burn up, leaving fiery trails in the night sky.
How would a decrease of ozone in the stratosphere effect human life?
Less O-Zone means less radiation is absorbed from the Sun, life would end up taking in more radiation, but it depends on how severe you are talking.
What useful effect does ozone have in the stratosphere?
Ozone in stratosphere helps to absorb the UV rays. These are the harmful rays of the sun.
What is the effect of climate change on solar ultraviolet radiation?
solar uv radiation gets changed into heat
What effect does the ozones absorption of ultravioletradiation have on the stratosphere?
The ozone absorption of UV rays maintain a ozone cycle. This ozone cycle is maintained by sun's rays.
What is pv effect?
In the photoelectric effect, electrons are emitted from matter (metals and non-metallic solids, liquids or gases) as a consequence of their absorption of energy from electromagnetic radiation of very short wavelength, such as visible or ultraviolet light. Electrons emitted in this manner may be referred to as "photoelectrons"
What has the author Devera Pine written?
Devera Pine has written: 'Cool tips for a hot season' -- subject(s): Physiological effect, Ultraviolet radiation, Effect of radiation on, Solar radiation, Skin
What has the author Steven D Heywood written?
Steven D. Heywood has written: 'Effects of ultraviolet-B radiation on the biochemical composition of a marine diatom, Phaeodactylum tricornutum' -- subject(s): Marine phytoplankton, Ultraviolet radiation, Effect of radiation on
What effect does air density have on the absorption and radiation of energy?
An increase in air density will mean a decrease in the absorption and radiation of energy. An increase of air density causes temperature and pressure to rise.
What is the heating effect of a medium that is transparent to the short wave length radiation of sunlight but opaque to the long wave terrestrial radiation?
ultraviolet rays
What has the author A P Dubrov written?
A. P. Dubrov has written: 'Parapsychology and contemporary science' -- subject(s): Parapsychology and science 'The genetic and physiological effects of the action of ultra-violet radiation on higher plants' -- subject(s): Effect of ultraviolet radiation on Plants, Plant genetics, Plants, Effect of ultraviolet radiation on
The atmospheric greenhouse effect is produced mainly by the?
absorption and re-emission of infrared radiation by the atmosphere.
What has the author Gordon M Heisler written?
Gordon M. Heisler has written: 'Ultraviolet radiation, human health and the urban forest' -- subject(s): Physiological effect, Shade trees, Ultraviolet radiation, Urban forestry
What kind of electromagnetic radiation causes certain substances to fluoresce?
Ultraviolet waves of certain wavelengths kill bacteria, tan your skin, and produce the effect known as fluorescence. pg 52 of your textExamples: ultraviolet radiation, visible light.
What has the author Robert B Gantt written?
Robert B. Gantt has written: 'The effect of a single exposure of ultraviolet rays on performance in selected motor parameters' -- subject(s): Motor ability, Physiological effect, Ultraviolet radiation
