Ozone is a layer of our stratosphere that protects all life on Earth by controlling the temperature of the atmosphere. The ozone layer absorbs the ultraviolet (UV) rays (radiation) of our sun and without this, the temperature of our atmosphere would rise making it impossible for any life to exist on this planet. This warm layer of modified oxygen exists in our upper stratosphere. Ozone envelops the earth in a protective layer from six to …
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…too will die but it will be a toss-up as to whether we will die from exposure to UV rays, or starvation because we can't produce food or from a lack of oxygen. It is up to each individual to be aware of the chemicals he/she uses and how much gasoline, oil, coal or other fossil fuels he burns. In order to protect our life-giving ozone for future generations, we must each be vigilant.