The Montreal Protocol

question 58

Multiple Choice

The Montreal Protocol

• A) has not yet resulted in measurable decreases in the quantity of global warming chemicals.
• B) has not yet been ratified by the U.S. Senate.
• C) banned global use of CFCs by 1998.
• D) was signed by all 50 states.
• E) limited production of CFCs.

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Definitions:

Waiting Period

A designated time frame individuals must wait before an action can take effect or a decision is finalized, often used in contexts like insurance, legal processes, or employment.

Conceive

The process of becoming pregnant involving the fertilization of an egg by sperm, or the formation of an idea or plan in the mind.

Unprotected Intercourse

Sexual activity without the use of contraceptives or barriers, increasing the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancy.

Infertility

A medical condition in which an individual or couple is unable to conceive after 12 months of regular, unprotected sexual intercourse.