Depletion of the ozone layer is caused by the release of __________ into the atmosphere.
A)volcanic ash
B)CO₂
C)methane
D)chlorofluorocarbons

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Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are a type of man-made chemicals that are stable in the lower atmosphere but react with ozone molecules in the stratosphere, leading to the destruction of the ozone layer. Volcanic ash, CO₂, and methane are not directly responsible for ozone depletion.

Depletion of the Ozone Layer Is Caused by the Release