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Ozone (O3) is a molecule made up of three atoms of Oxygen (O), and is mostly found in the strato- sphere, where it protects us from the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Although it represents only a tiny fraction of the Atmosphere, ozone is crucial for life on Earth. The stratospheric ozone layer forms a … Read more
Ozone (O3) is a molecule made up of three atoms of Oxygen (O), and is mostly found in the strato- sphere, where it protects us from the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Although it represents only a tiny fraction of the Atmosphere, ozone is crucial for life on Earth. The stratospheric ozone layer forms a … Read more
The environmental effects of ozone depletion are: Increased levels of ultraviolet radiation reaching the Earth’s surface. Damage to plants and animals. Increased risk of skin cancer and other health problems in humans. Decreased crop yields. Damage to coral reefs. Changes in the global climate. Ozone depletion is a serious environmental problem that has a number … Read more