Stratosphere Flashcards
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Troposphere
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15 KM tall beginning at earths surface.
2
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Stratosphere
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Extends from top of troposphere to about 50km.
3
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Ozone
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A pale blue, gaseous molecule composed of 3 atoms of oxygen. Count is 10 parts per million (ppm)
4
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Cl and CFC
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Can destroy ozone particles for many years. Up to 75-100 years for CFCs.
5
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300 DU
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Dobson Units that are equivalent to earths ozone amount of 10 ppm
6
Q
CFC
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Freon has that have chlorine flour one and carbon atoms bonded together. Good for refrigeration.
7
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Effects of ozone depletion
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More UV rays that are harmful
8
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Ground level ozone
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A type of smog created by UV light reacting with fossil fuels. Can cause lung tissue scarring.
