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What is the primary function of the ozone layer?
What is the primary function of the ozone layer?
- To shield the Earth from asteroid impacts
- To produce oxygen for the Earth's atmosphere
- To regulate the Earth's temperature by trapping heat from the sun
- To absorb and filter out the majority of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation (correct)
Which region of the Earth is most affected by ozone layer depletion?
Which region of the Earth is most affected by ozone layer depletion?
- Amazon Rainforest
- Himalayan Mountains
- Sahara Desert
- Antarctica (correct)
What are the main factors responsible for ozone layer depletion?
What are the main factors responsible for ozone layer depletion?
- Natural variations in solar radiation
- Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and other ozone-depleting substances released by human activities (correct)
- Deforestation and land use changes
- Volcanic eruptions and seismic activities
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