What do you mean by ozone hole? What are main reasons of ozone depletion?
What do you mean by ozone hole? What are main reasons of ozone depletion?

Solution:

Depletion of protective upper layer of stratosphere that protects us from harmful ultraviolet rays is termed as ozone hole. The formation of ozone hole takes place due to the green house gases which are methane nitrous oxide, PAN and CFC.

The main reasons of ozone depletion are-

  • Nitrogenous compounds are responsible for ozone depletion.
  • Unplanned rocket launches.
  • Use of solvents and aerosol that remains in the atmosphere itself for a longer duration of time.