The Importance of the Ozone "Like an infection that grows more and more virulent‚ the continent-size hole in Earth ’s ozone layer keeps getting bigger and bigger"(Beyond Discovery). The ozone is a protective layer that occurs naturally in the stratosphere‚ 6 to 28 miles in altitude. Each year‚ since the late 1970 ’s‚ much of the ozone layer above Antarctica has disappeared‚ creating what is popularly known as the "ozone hole." This hole now measures about 9 million square miles‚ nearly the
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IMPACTS OF OZONE Introduction Ozone is a gas that occurs naturally in our atmosphere. Most of it is concentrated in the ozone layer[->0]‚ a region located in the stratosphere several miles above the surface of the Earth. Although ozone represents only a small fraction of the gas present in the atmosphere‚ it plays a vital role by shielding humans and other life from harmful ultraviolet light from the Sun. Human activities in the last several decades have produced chemicals‚ such as chlorofluorocarbons
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The Ozone Layer: What does it do and what happens when it is depleted? The ozone layer is one of the most debated scientific subjects of the last decade. The growing problem of its depletion is being researched heavily all over the world‚ and methods are being researched to try and solve the problem. There have also been many debates concerning the relationship between the ozone layer and the onset of global warming. Before solutions can be developed‚ however‚ what the ozone layer actually does
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change. Air pollution is created by us humans when we use deodorants which consists of CFC’s that over a long period of time break down ozone particles and thus without even knowing we depleting the ozone layer. Power station and factory fumes and methane from landfills all create air pollution. Non-renewable energy resources such as; oil‚ coal and natural gas‚ all cause air pollution and seeing how much people depend on these resources‚ it doesn’t seem that this problem is ever going to solve itself
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Depletion of Resource Nowadays‚ world population is increasing ‚ this will affect the depletion of our natural resource. Large population increases in the developing world will strain resources and agricultural productivity (Eicher‚2008) .For Instance ‚ as populations grow‚ it may be necessary to convert additional land for agriculture housing development‚ and infrastructure. However‚ we need more products for our daily basic needs or extra needs for the upper class people . When high consumption
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Effect of CCl3F on Canada’s Ozone Layer Data Analysis and Interpretation 1. It took 25 yrs for CCl3F to enter the stratosphere (1930 to 1955). 2. The ozone layer above Canada began to decline in 1975. 3. Once the production of CCl3F was drastically reduced‚ it took 20 years for the CCl3F levels to decrease in the stratosphere. Conclude and Communicate 4. CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons) are inorganic man-made chemicals that have been in production for more than 50 years in Canada. They were
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is largely based on fossil fuels‚ minerals and oil. The value increases because of the large demand‚ but the supply is decreasing. This has resulted in more efforts to drill and search other territories. The environment is being abused and this depletion of resources is one way of showing the affects. Mining still pollutes the environment‚ only on a larger scale. The US government has produced the Clean Air Act‚ the Clean Water Act‚ and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 in order
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Ozone As A Disinfectant Joey Finnegan Section 01 October 3‚ 2010 Ozone is a highly reactive gas composed of three oxygen atoms. Ozone is an unstable gas that can destroy bacteria and viruses. Ozone can have many different effects on humans depending on where it is in the atmosphere‚. Some of these effects can be harmful although some can be good. An excess‚ or high concentration of ozone in an inclosed area can be quite harmful to humans although in moderation and if used properly ozone
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In recent years‚ the depletion of natural resources has become a major focus of governments and organizations such as the United Nations (UN). This is evident in the UN’s Agenda 21 Section Two which outlines the necessary steps to be taken by countries to sustain their natural resources.[4] The depletion of natural resources is considered to be a sustainable development issue.[5] The term sustainable development has many interpretations‚ most notably the Brundtland Commission’s ’to ensure that it
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reassuring future. Another benefit we get from trees is called oxygen. If there were no trees to give us oxygen to breath‚ we would not be able to live. So if you need one good reason why a forest should exist‚ staying alive is a pretty good reason. CAUSES OF THE PROBLEM Forests have many resources that people can use to raise their living standards. One example is the wood for building houses. Certain wood materials last a long time‚ they keep the house warm and make it easy to manufacture homes.
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