The O-Zone: Help?!?!?

Question

I'm doing some homework and one of things I need to know is what layer is bad o-zone, the top or bottom layer. Then what is the good o-zone layer, top or bottom layer of the o-zone. Lastly I need to know is what are somethings that can damage the o-zone such as aresol cans etc. In other words I need to know some CFC's too that were and are banned. I know this question is probably easy but I kinda want some other peoples opinions. Thanks!!!

Answer 1

Ozone is a molecule, not some stylish name (o-zone?). It consists of three oxygen atoms in a triangle shape, and is pretty reactive with other molecules. It also absorbs UV light (the stuff that causes skin cancer), but it also reacts with our lungs.

There are many good resources to learn about ozone, both in the upper atmosphere and near the earth. One great place to start, easy to understand, is the US Environmental Protection Agency's website.

http://www.epa.gov/oar/oaqps/gooduphigh/

They also have an informative and fun version for kids

http://www.epa.gov/ozone/science/missoz/index.html

You can learn about the history and science of chlorofluorocarbons and the atmosphere at Wikipedia.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haloalkane#Environmental_issues

I don't think you need "opinions" on this question, but some cold hard facts. Have fun! If you have questions about what it means, please come back!

Answer 2

The ozone layer is very high and is formed when the solar winds collide with the earth's magnetic field. The beta particles are attracted to the north pole and makes it negative and the alpha particles are attracted to the south pole and it is positive. This huge electrical field holds the ozone field in place. It is also called the Van Allen Belt. When we launch a satellite we had to turn off the high voltage before the satellite went into the ozone layer or it would arc over and ruin the transmitter.