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Since ultraviolet radiation from the sun does have to travel through outer space in order to reach the Earth, you could say that it comes from space, and therefore the ozone layer which protects against solar ultraviolet radiation is a kind of space shield.
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Why do you call the ozone layer a space shield?
Ozone is a space shield. It protects us from harmful radiations of the sun.
What is atmosphere layer including the ozone layer?
The ozone layer is not a basic layer of the atmosphere.Starting at the Earth's surface:tropospherestratosphere (the bottom of which contains most of the "ozone layer")mesospherethermosphereexosphere (which extends into outer space)
What would happen if the ozone layer does not exist?
Life would not exist.The ozone layer is keeping all the gasses from escaping into space. So, without the ozone layer, there would be no oxygen for animals or carbon dioxide for plants.The ozone layer also reflects space radiation and harmful UV rays back into space, preventing them getting into the Earth's atmosphere. If this didn't happen, life would be poisoned and killed by constant radiation and UV blasting.
What are the disadvantages of ozone layer?
disadvantages of ozone layer : *harmful to health *smog ozone irritates the lungs *smog ozone can also damage natural building materials *space junk burns up, and goes through the ozone layer
Why is earth confined to such a narrow layer near the earth's surface?
The ozone layer is confined to such small space. It is because of the need of ozone to be restricted to that amount only.
Why do you call the ozone layer a space shield?
Ozone is a space shield. It protects us from harmful radiations of the sun.
How the atmosphere acts as shield from harmful radiation from outer-space?
the ozone layer
Do spacecraft harm the ozone layer?
No they are in space. No ozone in space.
What shield body from ultraviolet radiation?
ozonospherein terms of space it is called the ozone layer
What is atmosphere layer including the ozone layer?
The ozone layer is not a basic layer of the atmosphere.Starting at the Earth's surface:tropospherestratosphere (the bottom of which contains most of the "ozone layer")mesospherethermosphereexosphere (which extends into outer space)
How is the ozone layer being monitored?
Ozone layer is being monitored by scientists. Satellites are roaming in space for it.
What would happen if the ozone layer does not exist?
Life would not exist.The ozone layer is keeping all the gasses from escaping into space. So, without the ozone layer, there would be no oxygen for animals or carbon dioxide for plants.The ozone layer also reflects space radiation and harmful UV rays back into space, preventing them getting into the Earth's atmosphere. If this didn't happen, life would be poisoned and killed by constant radiation and UV blasting.
Why are there no hole in the ozone layer when spacecrafts leave the ozone layer?
The ozone layer is just a layer of gas, so while the ozone might get "stirred up" a bit, it does not form a hole. An ozone hole is not a physical hole; it's only an area in the ozone layer where the ozone levels are very low because of decomposition by chemicals. Consider this: If you move your hand through the air, does it leave a vacuum behind? No. The air around it fills in the space almost instantly. Same thing with the spacecraft going through the ozone layer.
Is it true that aside from the ozone layer the earth is also protected by water just before the ozone layer?
No. It is too cold for water "just before" the ozone layer. Might be a bit of ice crystals, but they would only reflect some light into space, and not really interact with energetic radiation.
What are the disadvantages of ozone layer?
disadvantages of ozone layer : *harmful to health *smog ozone irritates the lungs *smog ozone can also damage natural building materials *space junk burns up, and goes through the ozone layer
Can you pass the ozone layer?
Of course you can pass through the ozone layer, how could we get into space. It's just a layer of invisible something-or-not-whatsit-called stuff.
Are holes in ozone layer due to space shuttles?
Ozone depletion is caused due to space shuttles. But not enough to cause a hole.
