Ozone Depletion

Question 1

What protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation? ————

Answer 1

Ozone Layer

Question 2

It absorbs harmful UV radiation from the sun and is essential for protecting life on Earth. ————

Answer 2

Ozone Layer

Question 3

What are the causes of ozone depletion? ————

Answer 3

chloroflourocarbons (CFCs) and halons, released from refrigeration, aerosol sprays, and fire extinguishers

Question 4

Give one of the four effects of ozone depletion. ————

Answer 4

Increased UV radiation exposure, higher risk of skin cancer and cataracts, weakened immune systems, and damage to crops and marine ecosystems

Question 5

Name the dangerous radiation from the sun. ————

Answer 5

UV-A, UV-B, UV-C

Question 6

It is the most dangerous radiation but blocked by an ozone layer ————

Answer 6

UV-C

Question 7

This type of radiation causes sunburn and skin cancer ————

Answer 7

UV-B

Question 8

This type of radiation can cause skin aging and immune system suppression ————

Answer 8

UV-A

Question 9

Give one of the 3 impacts of ozone depletion on the environment ————

Answer 9

reduced crop yields and forest damage, harm to marine life (plankton, fish eggs), disruption of the food chain and biodiversity

Question 10

Give the 4 solutions to ozone depletion ————

Answer 10

reduce the use of CFCs and ODS (ozone-depleting substances), follow the Montreal Protocol regulations, promote eco-friendly alternatives, raise awareness and support environmental policies

Question 11

It is a global agreement signed in 1987 ————

Answer 11

Montreal Protocol

Question 12

It aims to phase out ozone-depleting substances ————

Answer 12

Montreal Protocol

Question 13

The [blank] has significantly reduced CFC emissions ————

Answer 13

Montreal Protocol

Question 14

The [blank] expected full recovery of the ozone layer by mid-century ————

Answer 14

Montreal Protocol