Montreal Protocol
When was the Montreal Protocol created
1987
Why is the Ozone hole essential for life
It absorbs most of the sun's harmful radiation
Why is the ozone layer important for plant growth?
It protects plants from excessive UV radiation which can damage plant cells
When did the Ozone Hole appear?
Late 1970s
What is the Ozone layer made out of?
Ozone gas
Who started the Montreal Protocol
The United Nations Environmental Programme
What does the Ozone layer protect us against?
UV radiation
Could UV radiation affect plants/agriculture
Yes
Why did the Ozone Hole appear
CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons)
What does the Ozone layer appear like
How many parties signed the Montreal Protocol.
197 UN members
What percent of UV-b radiation does the Ozone layer absorb
95%
What could UV radiation do to the human body
What Protocol was created due to the Ozone Hole?
The Montreal Protocol
Thanks to the Montreal Protocol when does scienticts predict that the Ozone Hole will recover?
2066
What is another effect of UV radiation apart from skin cancer
Cataracts
When was the Ozone Hole discovered?
1984-1985
How far away is the Ozone layer from the surface of the Earth
15-35 km
98%
How many prevented cases of skin cancer did the U.S Environmental Protection Agency predict from people born in years 1890 to 2100.
443 million cases and 2.3 million skin cancer deaths
Which UV radiation is most strongly linked to skin cancer
What are the 3 common CFCs?
Refrigerators, Aerosol sprays, Air conditioners
What does the Ozone layer sit below?
Below the stratosphere