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Ozone in the upper atmosphere protects the DNA of all surface-dwelling (and near-surface-dwelling ocean) life. In our atmosphere, ozone is found in varying concentrations at different altitudes, with the highest concentration (the "ozone layer") located in the lower stratosphere. Ozone inhaled can cause damage and constriction in the airways. It behaves similarly for our food supplies, reducing crop yields (plants breathe through their leaves). It can kill, improperly applied. So ozone in high concentrations (>0.05 ppm) in the troposphere is considered a pollutant. Ozone and other powerful oxidants are produced in tiny amounts by white blood cells in fighting infections. Likewise, marigolds produce ozone from their roots when predators attack the roots. Ozone rinses (ozone dissolved in water... not liquid ozone) have been used on teeth in Europe, where it kills all the bacteria that attack teeth. Ozone rinses have been used in rebuilding cartilage in back injuries and damaged knees. Ozonated ointments have been used to fight local infections for short periods. Ozone is used to sterilize the water some of us drink (both municipal and bottled), and the bottles that we may drink it from. The ozone layer protects the skin from short wwave UV that can cause mutation and skin cancer. Human skin is largely impervious to tropospheric ozone (but lungs are not). The name "ozone layer" refers to a region near the bottom of the stratosphere where there is sufficient oxygen and enough energetic UV that ozone can be formed. Tropospheric ozone (such as in a room or a city) aggrevates Asthma, ages rubber (tires, carpet backing), destroys / damages a plant's ability to make oxygen, inflames lung tissue and so on. Ozone's affects on health are well documented. But nothing lives (that we depend on) at the bottom of the stratosphere. It keeps the sun's most harmful rays from reaching the earth. If we destroy it, we will burn... it is very beneficial, in other words! I hope this helped!!
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What are two things mentioned in the reading that can happen that might affect an ecosystem?
Two factors that can significantly affect an ecosystem include climate change and habitat destruction. Climate change can alter temperature and precipitation patterns, impacting species survival and biodiversity. Habitat destruction, often due to urbanization or deforestation, can lead to loss of species and disruption of food chains, ultimately affecting the balance and health of the ecosystem.
How might increased UV radiation due to decrease in the ozone layer affect the earth's?
Increased UV exposure can cause:Skin cancereye catarctsuppression of immune system.
How might a volcano negatively affect the Earth's surface?
A volcano can negatively affect the Earth's surface by causing widespread destruction through lava flows, ash fall, and pyroclastic flows. This can lead to the loss of life, destruction of habitats, and disruption to ecosystems. Additionally, volcanic eruptions can also affect global climate by releasing gases and particles into the atmosphere, leading to changes in temperature and weather patterns.
How does industries affect humans health?
Industries can affect human health through air and water pollution, exposure to hazardous chemicals, and noise pollution. This can lead to respiratory problems, cancer, neurological disorders, and other health issues. Proper regulation and mitigation strategies are important to minimize these risks to human health.
Is Dose the only factor that determines how a substance might affect?
No, dose is not the only factor that determines how a substance might affect an individual. Other factors such as the individual's age, weight, metabolism, genetics, and overall health can also influence how a substance will affect that person. Additionally, the route of administration and frequency of use can also impact the effects of a substance.
Do all electrical appliances affect the ozone layer?
No electrical appliances affect the ozone layer. Those that contain freon and leak might, but they don't do so directly.
Is a dose the only factor that determines how a substance might affect your health?
No
What happens if you weight too much?
it will affect your health, causing all kinds of things. You could die by this eventually, or as i said it might affect your health.
How might your behaviors today affect your health now How might they affect your health in the future?
Our bodies' changes and behaviors will affect our position in the health continuum. If we do not get enough sleep, do not eat properly, do not exercise, or do not ask for support when times are tough, we will get stressed or be at risk for chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, or heart disease.
How could the destruction of the rainforest in South America affect a hospital patient in New York State?
many rainforest plants r used for medicines there. therefore, if there was a destruction of the rainforest, there will be a decrease in the medicines that people around the world use in the hospitals.
What are two things mentioned in the reading that can happen that might affect an ecosystem?
Two factors that can significantly affect an ecosystem include climate change and habitat destruction. Climate change can alter temperature and precipitation patterns, impacting species survival and biodiversity. Habitat destruction, often due to urbanization or deforestation, can lead to loss of species and disruption of food chains, ultimately affecting the balance and health of the ecosystem.
How do electronics affect the ozone layer?
By not affecting it in any way. The manufacture of electronic devices might affect the ozone layer, if that manufacture releases free radicals or freon (chloroflurocarbons) into the atmosphere ... free radicals destroy ozone. However, electronics themselves have no impact on the ozone layer.
How might the quantity of sodium affect your health?
Too much of sodium can cause high blood pressure and other health conditions.
Does long hours on computer affect health?
you become lazy and might gain a pound or two
How does glare affect human health?
gets in your eyes and distorts vision, might even destroy your retina
Can my dentist find problems that could affect my overall health, not just mouth health?
Dentists can actually find oral symptoms that could relate to problems that might affect the rest of the body like heart disease. Many areas in the mouth can signal trouble in your general health.
How might their destruction affect the long term survival of species?
As habitats disappear, the species that live in those habitats vanish. In addition, development often splits ecosystems into pieces.
