What is the ozone layer:
The ozone layer is a thin layer of gas in the Earth's upper atmosphere that protects us from the sun’s harmful rays.
How Does Ozone Layer Depletion Happen:
Ozone depletion happens when certain harmful gases break down ozone in the atmosphere.
The main cause is CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons), found in:
Old air conditioners and refrigerators.
Spray cans (aerosols).
Some industrial processes.
These gases rise into the stratosphere, and when they meet sunlight, they release chlorine, which destroys ozone.
Impacts of Ozone Depletion:
More UV rays reach Earth
Increases skin cancer and eye problems (like cataracts).
Harms animals and damages crops.
Hurts ocean life
Affects plankton, the base of the marine food chain.
Weakens immune systems
People may get sick more easily.
Climate change effects
Though separate, ozone damage and global warming can be linked.
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Ozone depletion, Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), Ultraviolet (UV) radiation, Montreal Protocol, Arctic ozone, Antarctic ozone, Climate change, Ecosystem impact, Alternative technologies, Recovery timeline.