Environmentaleasy · Past Paper
What is the main cause of ozone layer depletion?
ACarbon dioxide
BMethane
CChlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
DNitrous oxide
✓ Correct Answer: C — Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
CFCs released from refrigerators and aerosols react with ozone molecules, causing the layer to thin.
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