Which of the Following Explains Why CFCs Are Not Removed

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains why CFCs are not removed from the atmosphere by rainout?

• A) CFCs are not water soluble.
• B) CRCs are chemically inactive in the troposphere.
• C) UV radiation removes them more quickly.
• D) This is due to both their chemical stability and solubility in water.

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Definitions:

Chromosomes

Structures within living cells that contain DNA and carry genetic information necessary for cell growth, division, and function.

Conception

The process of becoming pregnant involving fertilization, where an egg and sperm combine to form a zygote.

Multifactorial Transmission

The process by which traits or diseases are passed from generation to generation through a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

Natural Selection

A fundamental mechanism of evolution, where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and reproduce, passing on advantageous traits.