A
PROJECT REPORT
ON
“OZONE LAYER DEPLETION”
Subject – Environmental Studies
SUBMITTED BY
124-Patil Sanskruti Dilip (2100340239)
117-Muthe Akanksha Suresh (2100340227)
Under the guidance of
Mr. H. S. Sangle
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
Sanjivani Rural Education Society’s
SANJIVANI K.B.P POLYTECHNIC
KOPARGAON-423603, DIST-AHMEDNAGAR
(2023-2024)
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Sanjivani Rural Education Society’s
SANJIVANI K.B.P POLYTECHNIC
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that the Project report entitled
“OZONE LAYER DEPLETION”
Submitted By
124-Patil Sanskruti Dilip (2100340239)
117-Muthe Akanksha Suresh (2100340227)
Under our supervision and guidance for partial fulfillment of
the requirement for
Diploma in Computer Technology affiliated to
Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education, Mumbai
For academic year 2023-2024
Mr. H. S. Sangle Prof G.N. Jorvekar Prof. A. R. Mirikar
PROJECT GUIDE HOD PRINCIPAL
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I would like to express my special thanks of gratitude to my
teacher Mr. H. S. Sangle who gave me the golden opportunity to
explore myself and improve my skills by performing this project.
Secondly, I would like to thanks to our HOD of computer
department Mr. [Link] for their kind help ,guidance and
motivation .I would also like to express my gratitude to the
Principal Mr. [Link] for providing us with all facility that
were required. Last but not the least, I would like to thanks our
friends and co-member who helped us in each and every possible
way.
Patil Sanskruti Dilip (2100340239)
Muthe Akanksha Suresh (2100340227)
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INDEX
[Link] TITLE PAGE NO
1. Introduction 5
2. Ozone hole and its causes 6
3. Effects of ozone layer depletion 7
4. Prevention 7
5. Conclusion 8
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INTRODUCTION
The ozone layer, a protective shield of ozone (O3) molecules in
Earth's stratosphere, has been a critical component of our planet's
atmosphere. It has long served as a guardian against the harmful
ultraviolet (UV) radiation emitted by the sun. Without this natural
barrier, life on Earth would be at risk from increased UV exposure,
leading to severe health and environmental consequences. In this
project we will describe what is ozone layer, its causes and preventive
measures.
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THE OZONE HOLE AND ITS CAUSES
1. Recently , Chlorofluorocarbons(CFCs) were used a lot
in the industries and elsewhere to keep things cold and to
make foams and soaps.
2. Strong winds carry CFCs up into the stratosphere
where UV radiations breaks them apart, releasing
chlorine atoms.
3. Each chlorine atom can attack and break apart
(destroy) into 100,000 ozone molecules.
4. The chlorine from CFCs reduce (depletes) the amount
of ozone in the stratosphere.
5. Other ozone-eating chemicals are pesticides such as
methyl bromide halons used in the fire extinguishers,
and methyl chloroform used in industries.
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EFFECTS OF OZONE LAYER DEPLETION
[Link] cancer
[Link]
[Link] of the immune system
[Link] aging of the skin
[Link] crop growth(uv rays enter stomata of plant burning its
tissue)
[Link] of marine life
PREVENTIONS
[Link] use of CFCs has to be stopped.
[Link] the products which are “Ozone friendly” or ”CFCs free”.
[Link] for CFCs should be used (eg. HCFCs, Hydrocarbon ,
Fluorocarbon ).
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CONCLUSION
Ozone layer depletion is a deep crisis which leads to increased UV-B
radiation reaching the surface of the Earth affecting humans and all the living
organisms.
Anthropogenic activities this have been the main cause for ozone layer
depletion leading to global climatic changes in this century.
This leads to a number of health problems like heat-related issues, skin cancer,
and various other ecological disturbances that affect biotic life.
Hence every individual should be well aware of the harmful effects of all the
causing agents of ozone layer depletion like CFC, plastics, fossil fuel etc and
should reduce and avoid using them.
We all should pledge to preserve nature and make this world sustainable for
everyone to live.