Which of the following is true regarding the depletion of ozone in the ozonosphere?
A)The depletion is restricted to the Arctic and Antarctic regions.
B)It results from chemical reactions with chlorine derived from CFCs.
C)It results from the burning of fossil fuels.
D)The notion that ozone is being depleted as a result of human activity has little scientific evidence to support it.
E)Ozone depletion is of little concern to humans,though it can damage plants.

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The depletion of ozone in the ozonosphere results from chemical reactions with chlorine derived from CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) and other ozone-depleting substances. This was first discovered in the Antarctic region with the formation of the "ozone hole," but it also occurs in other parts of the world.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Depletion of Ozone