Which Environmental Problem Does Human Use of CFCs Most Seriously

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which environmental problem does human use of CFCs most seriously exacerbate?

• A) global warming
• B) deforestation
• C) desertification
• D) acid rain
• E) ozone depletion

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Definitions:

Heat Loss

The transfer of body heat to the environment, through various mechanisms such as radiation, convection, conduction, and evaporation.

Aerobic Respiration

A process of producing cellular energy involving oxygen. Cells break down food into water and carbon dioxide and release energy.

Anaerobic Respiration

A process by which cells produce energy in the absence of oxygen, typically resulting in the by-product of lactic acid or ethanol.

ATPs

ATPs are molecules known as adenosine triphosphate, which store and provide energy for many biochemical cellular processes through the release of a phosphate group.