6 Questions
What is the main reason for the formation of the ozone hole over Antarctica?
Changes in the Antarctic polar vortex
Which gas is NOT considered a major ozone-depleting substance?
Nitrogen
What is the average thickness of the ozone layer over Earth in Dobson Units?
300 Dobson Units
What are Polar Stratospheric Clouds (PSCs) known as?
Nacreous clouds
Which organization stated that the ozone layer is on track to recover within 4 decades?
United Nations Environment Programme
What process results in the destruction of ozone in the stratosphere?
Catalytic cycles
Learn about the recent study showing the growth of the ozone hole over Antarctica from 2020-22. Understand the importance of the ozone layer in absorbing the sun's ultraviolet rays and the significance of regions with depleted ozone levels.
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