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Question
Give one harmful effect of CFC.
Solution
Chlorofluorocarbons react with the ozone in the upper atmosphere and destroy the ozone layer, making the layer thinner and allowing ultraviolet (UV) radiation to pass through it and fall on the earth's surface. This UV radiation can cause skin cancer and other ailments in humans and also affect plants and animals.
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