The ozone layer

is a region in the
stratosphere,
The ozone layer
situated between
contains high
17 & 25 km
concentration of
above the earth
ozone molecule, Oз
surface
that absorb
ultraviolet radiation
and shield organisms
from its damaging
effect.
Increasing use of CFC for:
Cooling agent in refrigerator & air conditioner.

Propellants in aerosol spray.

Foaming agents in making of styeofoam packaging.

 Highly reactive Once in stratosphere,
chlorine radicals CFC are broken down
CI are release by ultraviolet rays.
The chlorine radicals
breaks down ozone
molecule,Oз in
a chain reaction
 Excessive entering of ultraviolet
radiation to the earth surface.
Lead to higher risk of skin cancer,
cataracts and sunburns due to prolonged
exposure to the ultraviolet radiation.
Reduce the nutrient content and crops
yield due to the ultraviolet radiation.
 Reduce or stop using CFC.
ex: reduce the usage of air conditioner,
use the fan instead.

Replace CFC with

hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) or
hydrofluorocarbon (HFC).
unlike CFC, these gases break down in
the atmosphere and return to the earth
in the form of rainwater.