Write a short note on Ozone depletion?

The ozone layer protects the Earth from the ultraviolet rays sent down by the sun. Ozone is present in
the stratosphere. The ozone layer was being depleted was discovered in the mid-1980s. The main cause
of this is the release of CFCs, chlorofluorocarbons. The increased cancer levels caused by exposure to this
ultraviolet light could be enormous. The life cycles of plants will change, disrupting the food chain.
Effects on animals will also be severe. The developed world has phased out the use of CFCs in response
to international agreements to protect the ozone layer. Since the adoption and strengthening of the
Montreal Protocol has led to reductions in the emissions of CFCs, atmospheric concentrations of the
most significant compounds have been declining. These substances are being gradually removed from
the atmosphere.

What is GEF? What are its objectives?

GEF - Global Environmental Facility is set us to complement the Montreal Protocol to provide financial
and technical assistance to nations not covered by the Montreal Protocol.

Its main objectives are:

a) Reduction of the greenhouse gas load in the atmosphere

b) Protection of internationals waters
c) Protections of biological diversity
d) Reduction of ozone layer depletion.

What are the major sources of air pollution which affect our health?

Major sources of air pollution affecting our health are from dust, grit, smoke and chemicals emitted by
a) Pollution by lead and products of fuel combustion from Motor transport
b) Emissions, leakages from Factories & Industrial activities

How does WHO define health?

In the Preamble to the Constitution of the World Health Organization as adopted by the International
Health Conference, New York, 19-22 June, 1946; and entered into force on 7 April 1948, Health is a state
of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

What is equilibrium population?

Equilibrium population is a function of the environment which includes habitat, predator control,
competitors for various resources in a given area.

What is CITES? What is its main objective?

CITES is an abbreviation for Convention on International trade in Endangered Species. The main objective
of CITES is to ensure that no species of wild fauna or flora is threatened by unsustainable exploitation in
international trade.