What do you know about the ozone layer?

Answer 1

1. It is formed over Antarctica and arctic.

2. It is initiated by CFC's.

3. Chlorine is the most active in depleting ozone.

4. Ozone hole is not a hole but thinning of ozone layer.

5. Deodorants, refrigerators, aerosol sprays contribute to ozone hole.

Answer 2

The ozone layer is a region of the Earth's stratosphere that contains a high concentration of ozone (O3) molecules. It plays a crucial role in absorbing the majority of the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation, protecting life on Earth from harmful effects such as skin cancer, cataracts, and damage to ecosystems. Human activities, such as the release of certain chemicals called ozone-depleting substances, have led to thinning of the ozone layer, particularly over the polar regions.

Answer 3

The Ozone layer absorb 99% of the Sun's ultraviolet light, which is damaging to life on Earth. It is located in the lower portion of the stratosphere, 19 to 25 miles above Earth.

Answer 4

The ozone layer is formed due to UV rays. These high energy waves create and destroy ozone.

Answer 5

Ozone is a molecule with formula O3. It is bent in shape and has sp and sp2 hybridised oxygen atoms.

Answer 6

• It is present in stratosphere.
• It absorbs most of the UV rays from the sun
• It is formed and destroyed both by UV rays
• CFC's destroy this ozone layer.

Answer 7

Ozone is a triatomic form of oxygen. It shields the earth from UV rays.

Answer 8

There are a number of facts about ozone. The fact that it is an allotrope of oxygen is one.

Answer 9

See the related questions section below.

Answer 10

it is absent over south Indian ocean