Ozone depletion is greatest near:

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SSC GD Previous Paper 16 (Held On: 18 Feb 2019 Shift 2)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Poles.

Important Points

The ozone layer is a natural layer of gas in the upper atmosphere that protects humans and other living things from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.
The ozone layer is typically thicker over the poles than over the equator.
The ozone layer exists in the stratosphere, a layer 10 to 50 km above the Earth’s surface.
The reasons for ozone depletion are a wide range of industrial and consumer applications, mainly refrigerators, air conditioners (hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)), and fire extinguishers.
Ozone depletion is greatest at the South Pole (Antarctica).

Key Points

This severe depletion creates the so-called “ozone hole”.
The Negative Effects of the ozone hole are certain types of skin cancers, eye cataracts, and immune deficiency disorders.
- UV rays also affect plant growth, reducing agricultural productivity.
The international community established the Montreal Protocol on ozone-depleting substances in 1987, to address the destruction of the ozone layer.