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Ozone destruction is caused by mainly _________.

A

Methane

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B

Nitrous oxide

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Both A and B

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is D Both A and B
Methane and Nitrous oxide.
The main cause of ozone depletion and the ozone hole is manufactured chemicals, especially manufactured halocarbon refrigerants, solvents, propellants and foam blowing agents (chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), HCFCs, halons), referred to as ozone-depleting substances (ODS).

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