The ozone layer is a protective cover for the earth. It prevents harmful UV rays from entering the earth as these rays harmful and can result in skin cancer. But the air pollutants like chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are the main reason for the depletion of the ozone layer. Too many UV rays are harmful to plants as they affect photosynthesis, destroy planktons and decomposers. These are the reasons why damage to the ozone layer a cause of concern.
Steps taken to limit is many developing and developed countries have signed and are obeying the directions of TINEP (United Nations Environment Programme) to freeze or limit the production and usage of CFCs.
Answered by Vishal kumar | 2 years agoIf all the waste we generate is biodegradable, will this have no impact on the environment?
What are the problems caused by the non-biodegradable wastes that we generate?
What is biological magnification? Will the levels of this magnification be different at different levels of the ecosystem?
Will the impact of removing all the organisms in trophic level be different for different trophic levels? Can the organisms of any trophic level be removed without causing any damage to the ecosystem?
What will happen if we kill all the organisms in one trophic level?