health impacts of global enviro change - ozone depletion Flashcards
1
Q
what does the ozone layer do?
A
it filters out most of the suns ultra violet radiation
especially more harmful short wave ones
2
Q
why is the ozone being depleted>
A
increase in chemicals such as CFCs which are used in spray cans
3
Q
when does destruction of the ozone normally take place?
A
in the late winter/spring
4
Q
what has formed due to this destruction of the ozone layer?
A
a hole has formed over antarctica
5
Q
what is the significance of ozone depletion in relation to population?
A
it can have devastating affects on humans such as skin cancer, cataracts and infectious diseases
