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OCR
Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations (OCR) is an examination board that sets examinations and awards qualifications (including GCSEs and A-levels). It is one of England,Wales and Northern Ireland's five main examination boards.
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Oestrogen
A female hormone that causes development and change in the reproductive organs
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Oral Contraceptives
Oral contraceptives are medicines taken by mouth to help prevent pregnancy. They are also known as the Pill, OCs, or birth control pills
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Over-Development
Expansion or development of land to the point of damage
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Overfishing
Fishing with a sufficiently high intensity to reduce the breeding stock levels to such an extent that they will no longer suppport a sufficient quantity of fish for sport or commercial harvest
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Ozone
A naturally occurring, highly reactive gas comprising triatomic oxygen formed by recombination of oxygen in the presence of ultraviolet radiation.
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Ozone Depletion
The reduction of the protective layer of ozone in the upper atmosphere by chemical pollution.
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Ozone Hole
A hole or gap in the protective layer of ozone in the upper atmosphere.