Question

In 3 small sentences, explain the difference in good and bad atmospheric ozone and how each is distributed in Earth's atmosphere.(4 points)

Answer 1

Good atmospheric ozone, or stratospheric ozone, forms a protective layer approximately 10 to 30 miles above the Earth's surface, absorbing harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. In contrast, bad atmospheric ozone, or tropospheric ozone, is found at ground level and results from chemical reactions between pollutants from vehicles and industries, contributing to air quality issues. While good ozone is concentrated in the stratosphere, bad ozone is more prevalent in urban areas where sunlight and pollutants combine.