Differentiate between the problems and effects of global warming and ozone depletion. What will be an ideal response?

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Global warming occurs due to the buildup of greenhouse gases which absorb infrared
radiation and thus slow the flow of heat from the Earth into the atmosphere. Probable effects
include a rise in sea level, changes in precipitation patterns, changes in the ranges of
organisms, changes in patterns of agriculture, and deleterious effects on human health.
Ozone depletion is due to the buildup of certain bromine- and chlorine-containing substances
(particularly CFCs) in the atmosphere. These compounds react with UV radiation, releasing
chlorine or bromine which breaks ozone molecules apart. Because ozone shields the Earth
from much of the UV radiation from the sun, depletion of the ozone layer results in an
increase in the amount of UV radiation hitting the Earth’s surface. Probably effects include
an increase in the mutation rate, an increase in human health problems (such as cataracts,
skin cancer, and a weakened immune system), and damage to ecosystems (such as reduced
productivity of phytoplankton, damage to fish, and damage to crops and forests).