The ozone layer is that part of the Earth's stratosphere which contains relatively high concentrations of ozone. This ozone absorbs ultraviolet radiation from the sun that would be harmful to humans and other animals.
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Looks at the ozone layer, depletion, and has frequently asked questions about ozone.
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Explains why we need the ozone layer, and has a picture of the ozone hole viewed from space.
[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]
Learn how it all started, how to fix the problem and what the future outlook is.
[ Teens/Mature Teens ]
An overview of the ozone layer and the development of the ozone hole over the Antarctic.
[ Teens/Mature Teens ]
Tells how ozone is broken apart by the Sun's powerful rays, and by human-made chemicals.
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Looks at the ozone cycle, causes of ozone depletion, and a history of research about the ozone hole.
[ Teens/Mature Teens ]
Encyclopedia article that explains what the ozone layer is, and why we need it.
[ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]
Learn how it all started, how to fix the problem and what the future outlook is.
[ Teens/Mature Teens ]
Tells how ozone is broken apart by the Sun's powerful rays, and by human-made chemicals.
[ Teens/Mature Teens ]
Explains why we need the ozone layer, and has a picture of the ozone hole viewed from space.
[ Mature Teens ]
Looks at the ozone cycle, causes of ozone depletion, and a history of research about the ozone hole.
[ Teens/Mature Teens ]
Encyclopedia article that explains what the ozone layer is, and why we need it.
[ Teens/Mature Teens ]
An overview of the ozone layer and the development of the ozone hole over the Antarctic.
[ Teens/Mature Teens ]
Looks at the ozone layer, depletion, and has frequently asked questions about ozone.
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