6.2 Stratospheric Ozone Flashcards
1
Q
Stratospheric Ozone
A
good ozone that protects organic life from harmful UV radiation
2
Q
What is the importance of Stratospheric Ozone
A
It stops and absorbs solar radiation from reaching the Earth’s surface and damaging organic life
3
Q
Effects of solar radiation on organic life
A
- damages human skin tissues
- increases the odds of cancer
- effects productivity by photosynthesis
4
Q
Ozone-Depleting Substances
A
chemicals that when released into the atmosphere, end up destroying the ozone layer in the stratosphere
5
Q
Types of Ozone-Depleting Substances
A
- refrigerants
- halogenated pesticides
- propellants
- aerosols
- cleaning solvents
- fire-extinguishers
- pesticides
6
Q
Types of Greenhouse Gasses
A
- CFCs
- carbon dioxide
- nitrogen oxides
- water vapour
- methane
