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1- What causes ozone molecules to break down?

2- What is the benefit of the ozone layer in the atmosphere for living organisms (humans, animals, and plants)?

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1. ozone depletion occurs when chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and halons are released into the atmosphere

2. the ozone layer acts as a shield for life on Earth. Ozone is good at trapping a type of radiation called ultraviolet radiation, or UV light, which can penetrate organisms protective layers, like skin, damaging DNA molecules in plants and animals
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