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Question
Enumerate methods of protecting the ozone layer and preventing its depletion.
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Solution
Methods to protect ozone layer:
- By replacing CFC’s by alternative products and use of HCFC hydochloro fluoro carbons.
- International treaty [Montreal protocol] was also initiated to prevent ozone depletion.
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