Once Released into the Atmosphere, Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

question 54

Multiple Choice

Once released into the atmosphere, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

• A)are quickly destroyed by ultraviolet light and are not a cause for environmental concern.
• B)reduce the amount of ultraviolet light reaching Earth and negatively impact photosynthesis.
• C)react with ozone to form carbon dioxide, an important greenhouse gas.
• D)catalyze the conversion of ozone into molecular oxygen.

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