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piesebel

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Why is the hole in the ozone greatest over Antarctica?
 
  A) The Coriolis Effect produces the ozone hole and is greatest in the polar regions.
  B) Ozone, a greenhouse gas which traps ultraviolet energy radiated from the Earth's surface, has highest concentration in Antarctica.
  C) South American countries have not ratified the Montreal Protocol and continue to release ozone-destroying CFCs.
  D) Because of a combination of thin, icy clouds and Antarctic wind patterns which trap chlorine freed from CFCs.
  E) The ozone hole is a natural phenomenon related to high polar stratospheric clouds.

Question 2

Highland climates are found on all continents.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

FALSE



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