The Ozone layer

[Deadmeat]

I'm writing a project (due monday) and I need some help about the process of how the ozone layer absorbs UV light.

 

I really need help on this. Oh, and I need at least one method to prevent the loss of the ozone layer.

[Mad Scientist]

Basically ozone is split up when it absorbs UV radiation form the sun. It is created when UV rays hit O2 molecules creating O atoms. Thes O atoms join with O2 molecules to create Ozone (O3). There is a full explanation of this on wkipedia -

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozone_layer

 

Hope it helps.