Which of the Following Statements About Ozone Depletion Are True

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about ozone depletion are true? Check all that apply.

• A)Concentrations of ozone-depleting chemicals continue to rise in the atmosphere.
• B)Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)are the major cause of ozone depletion.
• C)Free chlorine in the upper atmosphere catalyzes the conversion of O₃ into O₂.
• D)Weather conditions also influence the size of the ozone hole in the stratosphere.
• E)CFCs are acted on by conditions in the stratosphere to form diatomic chlorine (Cl₂).

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Definitions:

Hydrologic Cycle

The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, involving processes such as evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and infiltration.

Primary Drivers

The main factors or forces that cause a particular outcome or condition.

Solar Energy

Power obtained by harnessing the energy of the sun's rays, considered a clean and renewable source of energy.

Condensation Nuclei

Tiny particles in the atmosphere on which water vapor condenses to form clouds and precipitation.