The Thinning of The Ozone

Layer

Introduction of the ozone layer

The ozone layer is a region in the
stratosphere, between 17 and 25 km
above the earths surface.
The ozone layer contains high
concentration of ozone molecules, O 3 that
absorb ultraviolet radiation and shield
organisms from its damaging effects.

Thinning of the ozone layer

The thinning of the ozone layer is mainly
due to chlorofluorocarbons (CFC).
Once in the stratosphere, CFC are broken
down by ultraviolet rays.
As a result, the highly reactive chlorine
radicals (Cl) are release.
These chlorine radicals break down ozone
molecules, O3 in a chain reaction.

Chlorine atom

Chlorine monoxide

Oxygen gas
Ozone atom

The effects of ozone depletion

Excessive entering of ultraviolet radiation
to the earths surface.
Lead to higher risk of skin cancer,
cataracts and sunburns due to prolonged
exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
Lead to the increase of the earths
temperature.
Reduce the nutrient content and crop
yields due to ultraviolet radiation.

Ways to reduce the thinning of

the ozone layer
Reduce or stop the use of CFC. For
example, reduce the use of air conditioner.
Replace CFC with
hydrochlorofluorocarbon HCFC and
hydrofluorocarbon HFC. Unlike CFC,
these gases break down in the
atmosphere and return to earth in the form
of rainwater.

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