The Ozone Layer That Protects the Earth from Ultraviolet Radiation,according

question 11

Multiple Choice

The ozone layer that protects the earth from ultraviolet radiation,according to some recent estimates,is being depleted by up to ____ percent per decade in the northern midlatitudes:

• A)1
• B)5
• C)19
• D)32

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Definitions:

General Anesthetic

A class of drugs that cause loss of consciousness and sensation used during surgeries to ensure patients do not feel pain.

Absorbable Sutures

Surgical threads that naturally break down and are absorbed by the body over time, eliminating the need for removal.

Gut

Commonly refers to the gastrointestinal tract, the system of organs responsible for digestion and absorption of food.

Vaporizes

To convert or change a substance from a solid or liquid state into a gas or vapor, often by applying heat.