The Atmosphere: An Introduction to Meteorology, Books a la Carte Edition (13th Edition)
The Atmosphere: An Introduction to Meteorology, Books a la Carte Edition (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780321987143
Author: Frederick K. Lutgens, Edward J. Tarbuck, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 13, Problem 1GST
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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.

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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.

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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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