Environmental Science for AP* (2nd Edition)

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1464108684
ISBN 13: 978-1-46410-868-6

Chapter 15 - AP Environmental Science Practice Exam - Section 1: Multiple-Choice Questions - Page 550: 16

Answer

(b)

Work Step by Step

The largest decrease in the level of stratospheric ozone over the Arctic region occurs between January and April. Stratospheric ozone depletion is most significant during the Arctic spring (January to April) when polar stratospheric clouds form and contribute to ozone destruction by enabling the release of chlorine and bromine from halocarbon compounds. The answer is (b).
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