Topic #1 - Ozone Depletion and the Ozone Hole

You can earn up to 9 points for report content and up to 6 pts for writing quality.


Content

Here are some of the topics you should try to include in your report.  What are some of the possible consequences of thinning of the ozone layer and the resulting increase in the amount of ultraviolet radiation reaching the earth's surface?  Try to concentrate on ozone destruction that is caused by chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) rather than nitric oxide and substances that contain bromine.  What element in CFCs is responsible for ozone layer destruction?  How does ozone destruction occur?  What is the Montreal Protocol?  What is the "ozone hole?"  Where the ozone hole located?  When was it discovered?  What unusual weather conditions are responsible for its formation?

Writing Quality

Explain the material in your own words - your report should be your understanding and explanation of the material.  Avoid generalites, try to include specific details and examples from the reading section.  The separate sections or paragraphs of your paper should blend together into one seamless coherent report.  Your report should be nearly free of misspelled words and grammatical errors. Remember 1S1P reports must be double spaced and must fit onto one side of one page.