What Is Primarily Destroying the Ozone Layer of the Atmosphere

question 20

Multiple Choice

What is primarily destroying the ozone layer of the atmosphere?

• A) chlorofluorocarbons
• B) sulfur dioxide
• C) nitrogen dioxide
• D) ground-level ozone

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Definitions:

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