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Definitions and background information on various terms related to ozone depletion, including the role of chlorofluorocarbons (cfcs) as the 'main culprit', the montreal protocol and its amendments, the clean air act of 1990: title iv, and the consequences of radiation damage caused by ozone depletion.
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TERM 1
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
DEFINITION 2 Ozone Depletion "main Culprit" CFC's are considered the pinnacle of chemical development becasue they:-will not burn, last 50 years-possess excellent heat transfer properties-are relatively chemically inert- Have no know human or animal toxcity-replaced highly toxic ammonia as a heat transfer material-used extensively as a aresol vehicle (propellant) TERM 3
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
DEFINITION 4 -Restricts production, use, emissions, and disposal of ozone depleting c-hemicals.- Regulates the servicing of refrideration and air conditioning units. TERM 5
DEFINITION 5 Skin Damageskin cancer, premature agingEye damageCataracs, blindnessEcosystemdue to radiation induced genetic changes