Environmentaleasy · Past Paper
Which of these is a major cause of ozone depletion?
ACO2
BCFCs
COxygen
DArgon
✓ Correct Answer: B — CFCs
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) release chlorine atoms when exposed to UV, which then break down ozone molecules.
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