Asked by Blaine

What human activity is most responsible for the damage to the ozone layer?
Responses
A The use of freon and CFC spray propellants.The use of freon and CFC spray propellants.
B Deforestation and interruption of the water cycle.Deforestation and interruption of the water cycle.
C The contamination of groundwater with mercury and PCBs.The contamination of groundwater with mercury and PCBs.
D Burning of fossil fuels and the subsequent creation of acid rain.Burning of fossil fuels and the subsequent creation of acid rain.
E Industrial waste is addd to the local water supply.

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
A — The use of freon and other CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) in spray propellants, refrigerants and foam blowing agents. CFCs release chlorine and bromine in the stratosphere, which catalytically destroy ozone molecules.