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QHow do polar stratospheric clouds contribute to ozone depletion?

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  • A They block UV radiation from reaching the ozone layer. ✔ ✖
  • B They trap heat and cause ozone breakdown. ✔ ✖
  • C They release ozone-depleting chemicals. ✔ ✖
  • D They act as catalysts for chemical reactions that destroy ozone. ✔ ✖
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Polar stratospheric clouds in Antarctica act as catalysts for chemical reactions that eventually lead to the destruction of ozone.

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