Describe ozone depletion and its effects.
Ozone depletion refers to the thinning of the ozone layer in the stratosphere due to human-made chemicals, mainly chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), halons, and other ozone-depleting substances (ODS). These chemicals release chlorine and bromine atoms, which break down ozone molecules. Effects of Ozone Depletion: Increased UV Radiation: More ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun reach the Earth’s … Read more