Shankar IAS Test: Ozone Depletion - UPSC MCQ

Ozone depletion can cause increased UV rays, skin cancers and can also affect cyanobacteria

The Sun being closer to Earth in summers can cause the radiations to reach faster and thus cause more heat and UV rays.

Ozone depleting substances like gases, CFCs, Freons etc are present in ACs, Oven, Fridges, Pesticides and Fire Extinguishers.

It was in 1970s when the Ozone layer hole was discovered over stratosphere in Antarctica.

Ozone layers depletion was found to be done in the Stratosphere.

The major reason for depletion of Ozone was chlorofluorocarbons found in ACs and Refrigerators.

Ozone layer depletion has caused direct action of UV rays on the skin which can result in cancer.

Montreal Protocol was signed for combating the depletion of the Ozone layer and in further reach to prevent climate change.

Coolants of air conditioners and refrigerators consist of halons and CFCs which can deplete the Ozone layer.

Refrigerators used to consist of freon that caused damage to the Ozone.