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How is ozone formed in the upper atmosphere? Which compounds are responsible for the depletion of ozone layer?

Important Questions on Our Environment

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CORE SCIENCE BIOLOGY For Class 10>Chapter 5 - Our Environment>EXERCISE - 5B>Q 6
How is ozone formed in the upper atmosphere? Why is the damage of the Ozone layer a cause of concern to us?
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CORE SCIENCE BIOLOGY For Class 10>Chapter 5 - Our Environment>EXERCISE - 5B>Q 1
How is ozone layer formed in the atmosphere? What is the function of this layer?
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CORE SCIENCE BIOLOGY For Class 10>Chapter 5 - Our Environment>EXERCISE - 5B>Q 2
How do the chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) enter the atmosphere and how do they affect humans?
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CORE SCIENCE BIOLOGY For Class 10>Chapter 5 - Our Environment>EXERCISE - 5B>Q 3
Mention any three ill consequences of depletion of the ozone layer.
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CORE SCIENCE BIOLOGY For Class 10>Chapter 5 - Our Environment>EXERCISE - 5B>Q 4
How and where is the ozone layer formed in our atmosphere? How does it get depleted over time? What would happen to life on Earth if the ozone layer disappears completely?
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10th CBSE
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CORE SCIENCE BIOLOGY For Class 10>Chapter 5 - Our Environment>EXERCISE - 5B>Q 5
Which radiations are absorbed by the ozone layer? What are the causes of depletion of the ozone layer? Which diseases are likely to be caused if the ozone layer becomes thinner?
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CORE SCIENCE BIOLOGY For Class 10>Chapter 5 - Our Environment>EXERCISE - 5B>Q 6
What component of sunlight is regarded as harmful to us? How is it normally prevented from reaching us? What can destroy this natural protection?
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CORE SCIENCE BIOLOGY For Class 10>Chapter 5 - Our Environment>EXERCISE - 5B>Q 7
"Damage to the ozone layer is a cause for concern." Justify this statement. Suggest any two steps to limit this damage.