Where is the ozone hole located?

Over South America

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Over Africa

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Over Australia

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Over Antarctica

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The correct option is D Over Antarctica
The ozone hole is located over Antarctica.
The reactions that take place on polar stratospheric clouds (PSCs) play an important role in enhancing ozone depletion. These are formed more readily in the extreme cold of the Arctic and Antarctic stratosphere. This is why ozone holes are first formed and are deeper over Antarctica.

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