Question

What is ozone and how does it affect any ecosystem?

Answer 1

Ozone

1. Ozone is a gas with three atoms of oxygen (O₂).
2. Some 15-60 km above the surface of the earth, an ozone forms a protective layer that absorbs harmful UV radiation from the sun.

Effects of Ozone Layer Depletion

1. Thinning of the ozone layer has already started showing adverse effects on life on the earth and on man,
2. More mutations in plants and animals lead to sterility, low production rate and low viability.
3. Decline in photosynthesis up to 20
4. Increase in CO, concentration in the atmosphere due to reduced photosynthesis.
5. This will lead to global warming.
6. In human beings increased UV radiation will increase incidences of skin cancer, affect the immune system cause increase in the diseases, affect the eyesight, photo burning and increase the cases of cataracts.