Could Ozone in the lower layer of the atmosphere make up for loss of Ozone in the Ozone Layer? Give reasons to support your answer.

No, ozone in the lower layers of the atmosphere (the troposphere) cannot make up for the loss of ozone in the ozone layer that exists in the stratosphere. This is because the ozone near the earth’s surface is a pollutant and harmful to life, while the ozone in the stratosphere forms a protective layer that absorbs the harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun.

Thus, ozone in the lower atmosphere cannot perform the protective function that the stratospheric ozone does.