Which one among the following is true about Ozone Hole?
[amp_mcq option1=”It is the loss of Tropospheric ozone over Antarctica” option2=”It is the loss of Stratospheric ozone over Antarctica” option3=”It is a hole in the Antarctic ice sheet created due to ozone” option4=”It is the loss of equatorial ozone” correct=”option2″]
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UPSC Geoscientist – 2021
The “Ozone Hole” refers to the significant thinning or depletion of the protective stratospheric ozone layer, primarily observed over the Antarctic region during the spring (August-October).
The stratospheric ozone layer absorbs most of the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Its depletion, mainly due to human-produced chemicals like CFCs and halons, leads to increased UV radiation reaching the Earth’s surface.