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Which is the main culprit in thinning of the ozone layer in the stratosphere?
A
Carbon dioxide
B
Chlorofluorocarbons
✓ Official correct answer
C
Nitrogen oxides
D
Methane
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A
Carbon dioxide
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B
Chlorofluorocarbons
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C
Nitrogen oxides
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D
Methane
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Explanation
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are the main cause of stratospheric ozone depletion.
So the correct answer is Chlorofluorocarbons.
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