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The ozone hole is not a literal hole in the stratosphere—it’s a region where ozone levels declined in the late 20th century. Ozone was depleted through chemical reactions between ozone and human-made substances from things like aerosol spray cans and refrigerants. These chemicals are called CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). Since the ban hairspray cans use a different propellant AND my home's air conditioning unit will have to be replaced if it leaks any CFCs since units are built differently now.
True or False
The ozone hole is a literal hole over Northern Michigan
false
true
True or False
The ozone hole is a literal hole over Northern Michigan
false
true
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False.
The "ozone hole" isn't a literal hole over Northern Michigan — it's a large seasonal depletion of stratospheric ozone, primarily over Antarctica (with occasional Arctic depletion events). It was caused by CFCs and other ozone‑destroying chemicals, which have largely been phased out under the Montreal Protocol; consumer products and refrigerants now use different propellants/refrigerants and older CFC‑based units must be handled or replaced properly.
The "ozone hole" isn't a literal hole over Northern Michigan — it's a large seasonal depletion of stratospheric ozone, primarily over Antarctica (with occasional Arctic depletion events). It was caused by CFCs and other ozone‑destroying chemicals, which have largely been phased out under the Montreal Protocol; consumer products and refrigerants now use different propellants/refrigerants and older CFC‑based units must be handled or replaced properly.