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A

The Montreal protocol is associated with the control of emission of ozone depleting substances.

B

Methane and carbon dioxide are greenhouse gases.

C

Dobson units are used to measure oxygen content.

D

Use of incinertators is crucial to disposal of hospital wastes.

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Dobson units (DU) are used to represent the concentration or thickness of ozone `(O_(3))` in our atmosphere. `100 = 1ppb` (parts per billion). Thickness of ozone is more over equators than over poles.
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