The reason why it is believed that it is necessary to be concerned about the ozone depletion in the atmosphere, while in Chapter 13 it seems like getting rid of ozone is a good idea.
Answer to Problem 1GST
When ozone is present at the stratosphere, it acts as a protecting layer in the atmosphere, whereas in the troposphere, it becomes a pollutant. Hence, this contradiction occurs.
Explanation of Solution
Atmosphere of the Earth has different layers. They are troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, and thermosphere.
In the stratosphere, ozone absorbs radiation and it acts as a strong greenhouse gas. On the other hand, when ozone is present in the troposphere, it influences the climate, impact on the rate of evaporation, formation of cloud, level of precipitation, and the circulation in the atmosphere.
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