Investigates questions concerning the Effects of Exposure to Ozone.

Guiding Questions

1. What is Ozone?  What is difference between ozone present high in the atmosphere and ozone present at ground level?  Why is one considered “good Ozone” and the other “bad Ozone”?

2. What are causes of Ozone pollution? What are the point-source and non point-source contributors to Ozone pollution for the city of Ramford?

3.  What is the relationship between the Ozone values at the four sampling stations in the city of Ramford and attendance and asthma at the 10 schools in the Board of Education study?

4. Is there evidence to support a threat to human health from Ozone? What is that threat and how great is it?

5. What is the primary route of exposure to humans?  Explain the chemical reactions and physiological effects due to exposure.  Is there a means for stopping exposure?

6. How much exposure will result in harm to humans?  What are the levels of greatest concern?  What are the scientific reasons for the levels?