What is ozone depleetion?

Answer 1

The ozone depletion refers to the thinning of ozone layer due to a no. of factors which include the man made and the natural ones. The natural depletion does not contribute to the ozone hole as the rate of formation of ozone hole is in equilibrium with the depletion. However due to the use of the harmful chlorofluorocarbons by the human beings the rate of depletion of ozone is increasing considerably thus leaving the rate of formation far behind. This difference in the formation rate and depletion rate leads to ozone hole.

Answer 2

Ozone depletion refers to the thinning of the ozone layer in the Earth's stratosphere, primarily caused by human-made chemicals like chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). This thinning allows more harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun to reach the Earth's surface, leading to increased risks of skin cancer, cataracts, and harm to aquatic ecosystems. International agreements like the Montreal Protocol have been successful in phasing out the production and use of ozone-depleting substances to protect the ozone layer.

Answer 3

Ozone depletion is the reduction of ozone, generally through chemical processes.

Answer 4

Ozone depletion is the process where ozone holes are created in the ozone layer. It is caused due to the action of chloro-floro-carbons on the ozone molecule to break it down to oxygen.