The Ozone Layer

What is the Ozone Layer

The ozone layer is a belt of naturally
occurring ozone gas that sits 9.3 to
18.6 miles (15 to 30 kilometers)
above Earth and serves as a shield
from the harmful ultraviolet B
radiation emitted by the sun.

The Ozone Layer

Functions of the Ozone Layer

The Ozone shield protects the earth from much of the

Suns harmful radiation.

The ozone layer protects the Earth from ultraviolet (UV)

rays from the sun.

The ozone layer acts as a life saving blanket to the living

organisms on the earth.

The Ozone Layer Before and Now

Ultraviolet rays
UV
Ultraviolet (UV) rays are invisible
rays that are part of the energy that
comes from the sun. UV rays can
burn the eyes, hair, and skin if
these parts of the body are not
properly protected, or if they
undergo too much exposure to the
sun. Nevertheless, they are very
useful in our ecosystem.

Types of ultraviolet rays

UVA
Long wave,black light, not
absorbed by the ozone layer.
UVB
Medium wave, mostly absorbed by
the ozone layer.
UVC
Short wave,germicidal, completely
absorbed by the ozone layer and
atmosphere.

How we destroy the Ozone Layer?

Developing chloroflurocarbons.
Using any kind of aerosol.
Burning fossil fuels, like coal and
Using vehicles unnecessarily.
Burning and clearing forests.

oil.

Things that destroys the Ozone Layer

CFCs
Deforestation
Greenhouse
Gases
Burning Oil and
Fuels

Consequences of the ozone layer

destruction

Skin Cancer

Skin Cancer

Global Warming

How to keep the Ozone

Layer?
Avoid

buying and using aerosols and

sprays composed of
chlorofluorocarbon (CFC).

Use

renewable energy such as solar

and wind.

A little Resume

The End