Ozone depletion in the stratosphere will cause __________?

Environmental Science

A. increased incidence of skin cancer
B. forest tires
C. global warming
D. none of these

Ozone depletion occurs when chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and halons—gases formerly found in aerosol spray cans and refrigerants—are released into the atmosphere. CFCs and halons cause chemical reactions that break down ozone molecules, reducing ozone’s ultraviolet radiation-absorbing capacity.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *