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What do you mean by ozone hole? What are its consequences?
Options
- AA hole in the Earth's atmosphere through which UV radiation enters, causing skin cancer.
- BA region of severely depleted ozone concentration in the stratosphere, primarily over Antarctica.
- CA phenomenon where ozone levels decrease in urban areas.
- DA protective layer of ozone formed during a solar eclipse.
Correct answer
B. A region of severely depleted ozone concentration in the stratosphere, primarily over Antarctica.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) A region of severely depleted ozone concentration in the stratosphere, primarily over Antarctica.