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| Q. |
The depletion of Ozone layer is mainly due to – |
| A. | Volcanic eruptions |
| B. | Aviation fuels |
| C. | Radioactive rays |
| D. | Chlorofluorocarbons |
| Answer» D. Chlorofluorocarbons | |
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Explanation: Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and other halogenated ozone depleting substances (ODS) are mainly responsible for man-made chemical ozone depletion. Chloroiluorocarbon (CFC) is an organic compound that contains carbon, chlorine, and fluorine, produced as a volatile derivative of methane and ethane. |
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