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Resource Title:Ozone in the atmosphere : ozone depletion
Description:What processes cause a depletion of the ozone layer? This informational page, part of an interactive laboratory series for grades 8-12, explores natural and human-made destruction of the ozone layer. Here students read about the instability of ozone atoms and the naturally changing quantities of ozone in the air. Volcanoes, the oceans, and other natural processes provide chemicals that break down ozone. Chemical equations of the breakdowns are provided. A discussion of the use of chlorofluorocarbons reveals a link to the destruction of the ozone layer. Students view an animation that shows how chlorofluorocarbons break down ozone into oxygen molecules. A summation of the ozone depletion problem discusses the loss of ozone around the South Pole and possible effects on Australia. Copyright 2005 Eisenhower National Clearinghouse

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Author University Of Utah. Astrophysics Science Project Integrating Research and Education (ASPIRE)
Date Published 2003
Grade Level Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Grade 8
Grade 9
High School
Middle School
Intended Audience Learner
Language En-US
Publisher / Resource Provider University Of Utah
Resource Format Application/x-shockwave-flash
Image/gif
Image/jpeg
Resource Type Audio/Visual
Image/Image Set
Instructional Material
Lesson/Lesson Plan
Tutorial
Rights Information Copyright 2003, University Of Utah. All Rights Reserved.
Subject Keyword(s) Atmosphere
Earth System Structure
Earth and Space Science
Environmental Change
Humans and The Environment
Ozone Layer
Personal and Social Issues