Which One of the Following Statements About Ozone Depletion Is

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about ozone depletion is false?

• 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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