The benefits and harms of the ozone layer

Ozone Layer

The ozone layer is a layer of the atmosphere that contains ozone gas, which contains three oxygen atoms, That is why it was called the ozone layer, which was discovered by Charles Fabry and Henry Poisson in 1913 AD. It is worth noting that its importance lies in the fact that it protects the Earth’s surface from ultraviolet rays, which cause many diseases in humans. As well as harmful to animals and plants.

 

Benefits of the ozone layer

• The ozone layer contributes to maintaining a moderate temperature on the Earth’s surface. It also greatly reduces its height.
• Availability of oxygen, which is one of the basics of human life on the surface of the earth, Without him, he cannot survive even for a minute.
• The ozone layer prevents harmful rays from reaching the Earth’s surface.

 

Damage to the ozone layer hole

• The spread of diseases among people significantly as a result of the arrival of harmful rays to the earth, such as skin cancer.
• Climate change; As this hole creates an imbalance in the atmosphere.
• The occurrence of global warming.
• Negatively affecting animal organisms, especially marine organisms such as fish and algae, It also damages plant growth and impedes photosynthesis.
• negatively affecting the immune system, It weakens it and makes people vulnerable to diseases.
• the occurrence of so-called smog, which causes suffocation and difficulty breathing, This can lead to death due to lack of access to oxygen.
• eye damage, It may lead to visual impairment and blindness.
• the occurrence of desertification, The increase in the phenomenon of natural fires in forests, As a result of the high temperatures.
• The occurrence of sensitivity in the human body noticeably and annoying.
• Causing an increase in acid rain.

 

Causes of the hole in the ozone layer

• Some chemicals are used to put out fires. As the ozone gas interacts with it, it causes an increase in the size of the hole.
• Air pollution with harmful gases and smoke, It is caused by fires and factory smoke.
• Air pollution with chlorofluorocarbons used in refrigeration, air conditioning, and insecticides.
• The emission of some toxic gases from aircraft during flight, such as nitrogen oxide.

 

Tips to preserve the ozone layer

• Maintaining the purity of the air from pollutants such as gases from factories or burning waste.
• plant as many trees as possible; This is because, through the photosynthesis process, it helps in decomposing and disposing of carbon. In addition, it gives the person more oxygen.
• Reducing nuclear tests that produce harmful oxides.