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During ozone depletion, a single chlorine atom released from a CFC molecule can destroy roughly how many ozone molecules?

Answer: 100,000.

  • A 100,000
  • B 10
  • C 100
  • D 1,000

Correct answer: A. 100,000

Explanation: Ultraviolet rays break CFCs to release reactive chlorine atoms that act catalytically; one chlorine atom can destroy about 100,000 ozone molecules.

The (Enhanced) Greenhouse Effectsunlight inEarth's surfaceheat (IR) radiated backtrapped by CO₂, CH₄, etc.greenhouse gas layerMore greenhouse gases (human activity) = more heat trapped = enhanced warming

Sunlight passes through the atmosphere and warms the surface; the surface re-radiates this energy as infrared heat, which greenhouse gases (CO₂, CH₄, water vapour) absorb and trap - a naturally beneficial process that intensifies into global warming as gas concentrations rise from human activity.

Concept context

Pollution, global warming, ozone depletion, deforestation, and sustainability. Important for NEET and general awareness.

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