What is the Ozone Layer

OUTLINE THE OZONE LAYER I. Introduction A. What is the ozone layer? B. How is ozone created? C. How does the ozone layer work? II. Body A. How does ozone layer depletion occur? B. What are CFCs? C. Do HFCs and HCFCs destroy ozone? III. Conclusion A. What are some of the effects of ozone depletion? B. What can be done about ozone depletion? What is the ozone layer? The ozone layer is a layer …

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