How does pollution affect the ozone layer? A.Pollution has no effect on the ozone layer.B.Pollution causes the ozone layer to thicken.C.Pollution depletes the ozone layer, leading to an increase in harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation reaching the Earth's surface. D.Pollution helps repair the ozone layer.
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How does pollution affect the ozone layer? A.Pollution has no effect on the ozone layer.B.Pollution causes the ozone layer to thicken.C.Pollution depletes the ozone layer, leading to an increase in harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation reaching the Earth's surface. D.Pollution helps repair the ozone layer.
Solution
C. Pollution depletes the ozone layer, leading to an increase in harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation reaching the Earth's surface.
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