TERM 1
Ozone
DEFINITION 1
created in a stratosphere prevents high evergy ultra-violet
light (type B) from striking the planet's surface and
interacting with living organisms.
TERM 2
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's)
DEFINITION 2
Ozone Depletion "main Culprit" CFC's are considered the pinnacle
of chemical development becasue t hey:-will not burn, last 50
years-possess excellent heat transfe r properties-are relatively
chemically inert- Have no know hum an or animal toxcity-replaced
highly toxic ammonia as a heat trans fer material-used extensively
as a aresol vehicle (propellant)
TERM 3
Montreal Protocol (1987)
DEFINITION 3
scale back CFC production by 50% by 20001990-
amendment to completelyphase out ozone-destroying
chemicals by 20001992- ammendment to completely phase
out ozone-destroying chemicals by 1996
TERM 4
The Clean Air Act of 1990: Title IV
DEFINITION 4
-Restricts production, use, emissions, and disposal of ozone
depleting c-hemicals.- Regulates the servicing of
refrideration and air conditioning units.
TERM 5
Radiation damage
DEFINITION 5
Skin Damageskin cancer, premature agingEye
damageCataracs, blindnessEcosystemdue to radiation
induced genetic changes
