Which pollutant is most associated with the thinning of the stratospheric ozone layer?
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Correct answer: Chlorofluorocarbons
Chlorofluorocarbons release chlorine atoms in the stratosphere, which break down ozone molecules. Ozone layer depletion increases harmful ultraviolet radiation reaching Earth.
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