2. Ozone Depletion
OZONE
-an odourless gas found in the
stratosphere.
- made up of 3 oxygen atoms stuck
together which is vital to life on earth.
3. Ozone Depletion
• OZONE LAYER
– the amount of ozone gas that protects life
on earth from strong ultraviolet radiation
that comes from the sun.
– absorbs 97-99 % of the UV radiation.
• ULTRAVIOLET RAYS
-harmful rays emitted by the sun.