Dr. Molina and his colleagues discovered that some man-made compounds were depleting the _______.

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Responses

Earth
Earth

rainforest
rainforest

ozone layer
ozone layer

Antarctica

Antarctica

ozone layer

To find the answer to this question, we need to understand what man-made compounds are being referred to and their effects. The mention of depletion suggests that it is about a specific type of environmental damage.

In this case, we are given a clue that the compounds are depleting something. The options provided are "Earth," "rainforest," "ozone layer," and "Antarctica."

We can eliminate "Earth" and "rainforest" because they are broad categories and not specific to the depletion caused by man-made compounds. This leaves us with "ozone layer" and "Antarctica."

Now, let's consider the information given by Dr. Molina and his colleagues. They discovered that man-made compounds are causing depletion. The only option that fits this description is the "ozone layer."

Therefore, the correct answer is "ozone layer." Man-made compounds such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) were found to deplete the ozone layer, which protects the Earth's surface from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.