Multiple choice

Assertion(A): Farmen et al reported that from 1875 to 1985, a reduction of 40% to 50% of ozone content over Antarctica occured, reaching Southern New Zealand, Australia and Southern America. Reasoning (R): Ozone layer thinning in the stratosphere directly influences the increase in global warming.

  1. Both Assertion and Reasoning are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

  2. Both Assertion and Reasoning are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.

  3. A is true and R is false.

  4. Both A and R are false
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ozone layer thinning in the stratosphere increases global warming due to the penetration of UV rays through the ozone layer.

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