Which of the following is true of chlorofluorocarbons?
A) The CFC molecules react with ultraviolet light to release carbon which then destroys ozone.
B) The CFC molecules react with ultraviolet light to release fluorine which then destroys ozone.
C) The CFC molecules react with ultraviolet light to release chlorine which then destroys ozone.
D) Most of the CFC-induced ozone destruction is occurring near the equator, rather than near the poles.

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Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) react with ultraviolet light in the upper atmosphere to release chlorine atoms, which then destroy ozone molecules. This is known as ozone depletion. Most of the CFC-induced ozone destruction occurs near the poles, where the ozone layer is already naturally thinner.

Which of the Following Is True of Chlorofluorocarbons