the ozone layer absorbs energy and protects life on earth. some chemicals, called CFCs, have damaged the ozone layer. which of these explain what happens when the ozone layer is damaged?

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Ainsley Chandler

21 September, 02:32

the ozone layer absorbs energy and protects life on earth. some chemicals, called CFCs, have damaged the ozone layer. which of these explain what happens when the ozone layer is damaged?

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Fisher Roth · Answer 1

Ozone is a layer which is present around the earth at a hight 20 to 30 kilometers from the earth surface. Ozone is present in the stratosphere. Main function of ozone is to protect the earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation that is coming from the sun. It act as a filtrate. If ozone layer is damaged, this ultraviolet radiation come to the earth and causes skin disease such as skin cancer.