Q.

Formation of ozone hole is maximum over –

A. Africa
B. India
C. Antarctica
D. Europe
Answer» C. Antarctica
Explanation: A continent sized hole (thinning) has been formed over Antarctica as a result of damage to ozone. Most ozone is formed in the stratosphere over the equation and spread by winds around the globe. Icy particles in polar stratospheric clouds catalyze the release of chlorine (from CFC) which destroys ozone. The thinning of ozone is maximum because winter there is exceptionally cold.
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