9.1-Stratospheric Ozone Depletion

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Environmental Science

AP Environmental Science

12th

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The Ozone \n Layer \n \n
 O3 aided in the evolution of life on earth \n  Protects from UV rays \n  Allows for the continued survival on the planet

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Ozone Depletion
Anthropogenic Sources have depleted the ozone layer -Use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) as refrigerants and \\n propellants - Natural sources of CFCs as well – melting of ice crystals at the beginning of Antarctic Spring

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Results
Results can lead to: Skin cancer in humans -Cataracts - Plants physiology damaged - Algae survival is reduced

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Stratospheric ozone depleted leads to
more UV rays \\n reaching the surface