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WIELU LUSY SLI LISU ILS WUHOP13. What do you mean by ozone depletion? Which compounds are responsdepletion of ozone layer?homo no impact on the |
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Answer» Ozone depletion, gradualthinningof Earth'sozone layerin the upper atmosphere caused by the release of chemicalcompoundscontaining gaseous chlorine or bromine from industry and other human activities. Thethinningis most pronounced in the polar regions, especially over Antarctica. Ozone depletionis primarily caused by human activities. The main effect of ozone depletion is an increase inUV-B raysreaching the earth's surface. Causes: chlorofluorocarbon (CFCs), halons, and other compounds deplete the ozone layer. These chemicals are found in cleaning agents, aerosols, insulating foam, and refrigerants. CFCs and halons break down into chlorine and bromine which in turn destroy the ozone layer |
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