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breakdown of
ozone
breakdown of
ozone
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Effects of UV rays on Aquatic Ecosystems
Ozone depletion causes increases in UV
rays’s effects on aquatic ecosystems by:
1. decreasing the abundance of phytoplankton –
affects the food stock for fishes and the
absorption of CO2
2. decreasing the diversity of aquatic organisms –
reduces food stock and also destroys several
fish and amphibians.
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Effects of UV rays on Terrestrial
Ecosystems
• Damage to plant cell DNA molecules - makes
plants more susceptible to pathogens and pests
0–2 = Minimal
3-4 = Low
5-6 = Moderate
7-9 = High
10 + = Very High
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Factors affecting UV exposure
Methyl Bromide
• What is it?
• Challenges to Montreal Protocol
• Agricultural (75%)
– Strawberries
• Stored products (11%)
• Flame retardants (6%)
• Pest management (6%)
– Termite removal
• Chemical production (2%)
• Average consumption:
4 lb/person/yr
S o lve nt C le a ning
P ro duc ts
F o a m P ro duc ts 36%
14%
R e frige ra tio n
a nd Air
C o nditio ning
30%
S te riliza tio n
3%
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