Where is it
In what layer does the Ozone Layer mostly exist?
Stratosphere
What have everyday humans done to affect the ozone layer?
Using plastic, spray cans, and chlorine wipes
How can YOU help the Ozone Layer?
Pick up trash and stop using CFCs and chlorine wipes
What gas is the ozone layer's molecules made of
o3 or 3 oxygen
Has the plan to help the Ozone Layer worked and why?
Yes because the amount of CFCs has decreased in the Ozone
What is the distance from the Earths surface to the Ozone Layer?
15 kilometers
What Human Impact and in what way has it affected the Ozone Layer? ex: flying sock in space caused the layer to disappear
pollution in space has caused the Ozone Layer to get thinner
What would happen to our body's without the Ozone Layer?
We would get skin cancer and our immune systems would be exposed to impaired radiation
What does Ozone Layer do?
protects us from the Sun's radiation
In what year did humans take place and plan to officially stop CFCs in the Ozone Layer?
1998 or 1999
What is the Ozone Layer sometimes called?
What is a common usage of harmful pollution to the Ozone Layer
refrigerators, air conditioners, and inhalers
When was International Ozone Day proclaimed
1993
What are the two atoms that cause ozone depletion?
Chlorine and Bromine atoms.
When was it confirmed that the Ozone Layer was healing?
2002
How much of the Troposphere, has part of the Ozone Layer? (Say a percentage)
10%
When Did British Antarctic Survey scientists report on the recurring springtime ozone hole over Antarctica.
1985
When were CFC's recognized as harmful to our Ozone Layer?
1974
What is a CFC made of?
Nontoxic and nonflammable chemicals (carbon ,chlorine, and fluorine)
What action did the global Ozone Layer organization take to help the layer.
They banned the use of CFCs
How many kilometers does the Ozone Layer stretch to above our surface?
15-35 kilometers
What has caused the pollution in the Ozone Layer and how has it caused problems?(be specific!)
CFCs break down with the UV rays and collides with the Ozone Layer creating holes.
In what year will the Ozone Layer be expected to return to its normal state?
2050
How much percent of UV rays does the Ozone protect us from
98%
What was the Global organization that planned to help the Ozone Layer called?
Montreal Protocol