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Question
Describe the methods of saving the ozone layer.
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Solution
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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