Asked by Daniella Ponce on May 21, 2024
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The fact that increased rates of skin cancer may not become apparent until 15 to 40 years after ozone depletion has occurred illustrates the concept of lag time.
Skin Cancer
A type of cancer that forms in the cells of the skin, often due to exposure to UV radiation from the sun or tanning beds.
Ozone Depletion
A reduction in the concentration of ozone in the stratosphere, leading to increased ultraviolet radiation reaching the Earth's surface.
Lag Time
The delay between the initiation of a process and the occurrence of its effects, often seen in natural and engineered systems.
- Understand the time delay between the emission of pollutants like CFCs and their environmental impacts, including skin cancer rates and ozone recovery.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the time delay between the emission of pollutants like CFCs and their environmental impacts, including skin cancer rates and ozone recovery.
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