The Earth's atmosphere is divided into several layers: Troposphere (lowest), Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, and Exosphere (highest). The ozone layer resides primarily within the stratosphere.
Ozone layer depletion is a major phenomenon in :
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2015 · Topic: Ozone Layer (Structure and Location of the Stratospheric Ozone Layer)
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- Identify the correct statements from the following and select the correct answer using the code given below : I. Ozone layer exists in the lower portion of the earth's stratosphere. II. Ozone layer acts as sunscreens against the sun's ultraviolet radiations. III. The first ozone layer was discovered over Antarctica in 1985. IV. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), halons, carbon tetrachloride, etc. are ozone depleting substances.
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- Ozone layer depletion is concentrated in:
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- The formation of ozone hole in the Antarctic region has been a cause of concern. What could be the reason for the formation of this hole?
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