Asked by Beyza Albayrak on Apr 25, 2024

During four months of each year,up to ____________________ of the ozone in the stratosphere over Antarctica is depleted.

Ozone

A molecule composed of three oxygen atoms, found in the Earth's stratosphere, where it forms a layer that protects life by blocking most of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.

Stratosphere

The second major layer of Earth's atmosphere, just above the troposphere and below the mesosphere, known for containing the ozone layer.

Antarctica

The Earth's southernmost continent, containing the geographic South Pole, known for its extensive ice sheets and cold climate.

  • Acquire knowledge about the factors causing the depletion of ozone and the contribution of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).