Question

What is ozone and how does it affect the ecosystem?

Answer 1

Ozone:

1. Ozone is a gas.
2. It is made up of three atoms of oxygen.
3. It is continuously created when UV rays interact with molecular oxygen. In the stratosphere, it is also broken down into molecular oxygen.
4. UV rays from the sun are absorbed by the ozone layer, which serves as protection.

Explanation:

1. An ecosystem can be thought of as a functioning unit of nature in which living things interact both with one another and with their physical surroundings.
2. If the ozone layer gets depleted, harmful UV rays can cause cancer in humans.
3. Since DNA and proteins of living things absorb UV photons preferentially and their high energy causes these molecules chemical connections to be broken, UV rays are extremely harmful to living things.
4. Ozone can have a negative impact on delicate vegetation and ecosystems.
5. It can cause a loss of species diversity.
6. It can affect habitat quality and changes the nutrient and water cycle.