Concetti Chiave
- Pressure refers to the force exerted when one object pushes against another, including atmospheric pressure which affects boiling points at high altitudes.
- Applying pressure to wounds is crucial to prevent blood loss, demonstrating its importance in first aid.
- The term pressure can also imply non-physical force, such as societal or parental expectations, as seen in personal decisions.
- The ozone layer, found in the stratosphere, is vital for absorbing harmful solar radiation, protecting life on Earth.
- While beneficial in the stratosphere, ozone at ground level poses health risks, highlighting the complexity of its impact depending on location.
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Pressure
Pressure is the weight or force that is produced as one thing pushes against another. Pressure can also be used to refer to the weight of air in the Earth's atmosphere.
If someone has a cut or another type of open wound, it is important to apply pressure to the area to prevent blood loss.
At high altitudes, water boils at a lower temperature because the atmospheric pressure is lower.
To pressure means to apply force to someone or something, and the force applied does not have to be physical.
Abhi's parents had been pressuring him to become a doctor since he was a kid, but when he got to college he decided that he would study engineering instead.
Claire is under a lot of pressure at the moment because she has a deadline for a huge project coming up soon.
Ozone Layer
The ozone layer is a layer of the stratosphere where there is a high concentration of ozone, a form of oxygen that absorbs solar radiation.
If the ozone layer did not exist, more harmful rays from the Sun would reach the Earth, making it very difficult for living things to survive.
While the ozone in the ozone layer helps living things by absorbing radiation, when ozone is found in the troposphere, which is the layer of the atmosphere that is closest to the ground, it is a health risk.
The radiation absorbed by the ozone layer is called ultraviolet radiation or ultraviolet rays, or UV rays for short. UV rays are invisible rays coming from the sun that cause skin cancer.
Researchers have identified two types of UV rays that cause skin cancer; the type¬A UV rays are less intense but more common than type¬B UV rays.
Reducing exposure to ultraviolet radiation is the best way to prevent skin cancer. People can reduce their exposure by using sun cream, limiting time outside during the middle of the day, and wearing clothing made from materials with a sun protection factor.
Domande da interrogazione
- ¿Por qué es importante aplicar presión a una herida abierta?
- ¿Qué función tiene la capa de ozono en la atmósfera?
- ¿Cómo se puede reducir la exposición a la radiación ultravioleta?
Es importante aplicar presión a una herida abierta para prevenir la pérdida de sangre.
La capa de ozono absorbe la radiación solar, protegiendo a los seres vivos de los rayos dañinos del sol.
Se puede reducir la exposición a la radiación ultravioleta usando crema solar, limitando el tiempo al aire libre durante el mediodía y vistiendo ropa con factor de protección solar.
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