a relatively unstable molecule composed of three oxygen atoms.
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What does ozone in the atmosphere protect you from? |
Chemical Characteristics of Ozone:
O2 O3 Ozone in the atmosphere is either good or bad, depending on where it is:
Ozone creation and destruction
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Ozone Hole
4.3b Assignment - Biomes & Ozone
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Study these pictures and watch the video's at the bottom of this page
from NASA.
In your own words write at least two paragraphs explaining how ozone is created and destroyed.
In your own words write at least two paragraphs explaining why ozone is important to life on earth.
Compare and contrast "good" and "bad" ozone.
Complete the online lab "Smog City Experiment"
and attach to your questions above.
Honors: complete this question along with the others
- Research information about holes in the ozone layer. Summarize what is meant by a "hole in the ozone layer"? Location of any that exist and why?
Research Links:
Ozone in the atmosphere protects you from harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.