Home
Class 10
BIOLOGY
Why is damage to the ozone layer a cause...

Why is damage to the ozone layer a cause for concern? What steps are being taken to limit this damage?

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The damage to the ozone layer Is a cause for concern because:
(i) It causes skin cancer, ageing and corneal cataracts in human beings.
(ii) It can result in the death of many phytoplanktons that leads to increased global warming.
To limit the damage to the ozone layer, the release of CFCs into the atmosphere must be reduced. CFCs used as refrigerants and in fire extinguishers should be replaced with environmentally-safe alternatives. Also, the release of CFCs through industrial activities should be controlled.
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • DIKSHA QUESTIONS

    OSWAL PUBLICATION|Exercise ENVIRONMENT (MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS) |6 Videos
  • DIKSHA QUESTIONS

    OSWAL PUBLICATION|Exercise ENVIRONMENT (LONG ANSWER) |7 Videos
  • HEREDITY

    OSWAL PUBLICATION|Exercise BOARD CORNER (Long Answer Type Questions)|4 Videos