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UPSC CSE Prelims Chemical Pollution & Environmental Chemistry Flashcards

Master 6 chemical pollution & environmental chemistry concepts for the UPSC CSE Prelims.

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Complete the statement regarding the ozone layer and its protection:

The ozone layer, located in the , primarily blocks harmful radiation. It is depleted by substances like CFCs, whose production is regulated by the .

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Consider the following statements regarding Greenhouse Gases (GHGs):

  1. Water vapor is naturally the most abundant greenhouse gas in the Earth's atmosphere.
  2. GHGs warm the Earth by trapping incoming shortwave solar radiation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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