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Activity 13.3 — Ozone Layer Depletion

NCERT Activity 13.3: Explore how the ozone layer protects Earth from UV radiation, and how CFCs cause ozone depletion through catalytic chain reactions.

How To Perform

1

Ozone Formation

See how UV radiation creates ozone (O₃) in the stratosphere.

2

UV Protection

Watch the ozone layer block harmful UV rays.

3

CFC Release

CFCs from aerosols and refrigerants enter the atmosphere.

4

Ozone Depletion

CFCs release chlorine that destroys ozone molecules.

5

UV Damage

With ozone depleted, harmful UV rays reach Earth.

6

Check Understanding

How do CFCs damage the ozone layer?