A Decrease in the Levels of Ozone in the Ozone

question 23

Multiple Choice

A decrease in the levels of ozone in the ozone layer:

• A)may be related to the human use of chlorofluorocarbons
• B)is not a cause for concern to humans because the ozone layer is in the stratosphere
• C)cannot be attributed to any human activities
• D)has not been shown to be related to the incidence of skin cancers in humans

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Definitions:

Likelihood

describes the probability of a particular event occurring within a set of circumstances.

Conformity

Conformity is the act of aligning one's beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors with those of a group or societal norms, often due to real or perceived group pressure.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced from holding two or more conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes.

Contradictory Cognitions

Holding two or more psychological beliefs, ideas, or values that are in conflict with one another.