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(c) Decrease of amount of ozone in stratosphere is called depletion of ozone and it is caused by

UV radiations of sun

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excessive use of detergents

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Use of CFC compounds

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Use of polychlorinated biphenyls

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The correct option is C Use of CFC compounds
(b) Use of CFC compounds.

The main cause of depletion of the ozone layer is the release of CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) in the atmosphere by the coolants and refrigerants.

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(a) Excessive release of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is the cause of

(i) Depletion of ozone

How would depletion of ozone in the stratosphere affect human life?

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