Question

Explain how ozone depleting substances cause ozone layer depletion.

Answer 1

Dear student, Ozone layer is a protective layer of ozone (O3) present in the lower stratospheric region in atmosphere. It protects our environment by absorbing the harmful UV radiation present in the sun light. It is depleted by human activities that involve the use of gases like chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and bromoflurocarbon which are present in refrigerators, air-conditions. As a result of ozone layer depletion a small hole is formed near north poles which is called as ‘ozone hole’. Harmful UV radiations are entering through this hole and damaging human life by inducing cancer and several other hazardous diseases. Thanks and regards