How are the ozone depleted zones referred to?

Ozone layers

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Ozone traps

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Ozone holes

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Ozone doors

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The correct option is C Ozone holes
Around the 1980s, scientists discovered that the thickness of the ozone layer above Antarctica had depleted by around 50%. These depleted zones were referred to as ozone holes.

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Q74) How are Green House Effect and Ozone layer depletion related?

i) Greenhouse effect causes ozone layer depletion

ii) Ozone layer depletion causes greenhouse effect.

iii) There is no relation between the two phenomena.

iv) Chlorofluorocarbons are one of the culprits in both the cases.

Which of the above statements are true?

What depletes the ozone layer in the atmosphere? What are the harmful effects of the depletion of the ozone layer on us?

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