Ozone layer depletion is maximum over: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Ozone layer depletion is maximum over:
A. Equator
B. Tropic of Cancer
C. North Pole only
D. Antarctica
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The 'ozone hole' is most prominent over Antarctica during spring due to unique polar stratospheric clouds and CFC accumulation. Arctic ozone depletion also occurs but is less severe.

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