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Effects of Ozone Layer Depletion

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The depletion of ozone layer in the upper atmosphere is mainly due to the emission of:

A

greenhouse gases

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B

cholorofluorocarbons

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C

unburnt hydrocarbons

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D

ultraviolet radiations

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Solution

The correct option is B cholorofluorocarbons
Solution:-

The correct answer is (b) chloroflurocarbons.

Chlorofluorocarbons or CFCs are the chemicals that are used in refrigeration, in fire extinguishers and as aerosols.

They react with the ozone layer and destroy it, allowing more UV rays to pass through it.

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