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प्रश्न
Describe the methods of saving the ozone layer.
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उत्तर
Methods to protect the ozone layer:
- Using alternative products such as HCFCs (hydrochlorofluorocarbons)
- Montreal Protocol, an international treaty, helps prevent ozone depletion.
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(d) Name the area D.
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The chemicals leading to the formation of ozone holes.
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State how CFCs break ozone in the stratosphere.
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Gas A, found in the upper layers of the atmosphere, is a deadly poison but is essential for all living beings. The amount of this gas started declining sharply in the 1980s.
- Identify Gas A. How is it formed at higher levels of the atmosphere?
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