wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

what harm does the presence of cfcs cause?

Open in App
Solution

CFCs are responsible for damaging the ozone layer and cause the formation of the ozone hole in the atmosphere. A rapidly depleting ozone layer allows the harmful UV radiations of the sun to reach the Earth, which are responsible for the following effects:

  • Skin cancer
  • Cataract (clouding of the natural lens of the eye, thereby causing impairment of vision or blindness)
  • Reduction in plant growth
  • Decrease in productivity of crops
  • Reduced phytoplankton
  • Weakening of the immune system
  • Eye cancer etc.

So, CFCs are indirectly responsible for the harmful effects on the living organisms.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Ozone Layer
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon