This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which of the following is the primary cause of thinning of the ozone layer? a. gases composed of ... (Read 139 times)

joesmith1212

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 549
on: Jul 11, 2018
Which of the following is the primary cause of thinning of the ozone layer?
 a. gases composed of carbon, chlorine, and fluorine
  b. coolants in refrigerators and air conditioners
  c. chlorofluorocarbons
  d. all of these choices

Question 2

Which statement about ozone is incorrect?
 a. It is a highly reactive nitrogen molecule that occurs naturally in the stratosphere.
  b. The high concentration of ozone found in the upper atmosphere protects all living things from UV radiation from the sun.
  c. The ozone layer is 12 to 30 miles above the Earth.
  d. The same ozone that preserves life in the upper atmosphere is toxic when inhaled in low concentrations at ground level.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

sultansheikh

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 335
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A


joesmith1212

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 549
Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thank you


sultansheikh

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 335
Reply #3 on: Jul 11, 2018
No problemo


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Sperm cells are so tiny that 400 to 500 million (400,000,000–500,000,000) of them fit onto 1 tsp.

Did you know?

Before a vaccine is licensed in the USA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews it for safety and effectiveness. The CDC then reviews all studies again, as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Every lot of vaccine is tested before administration to the public, and the FDA regularly inspects vaccine manufacturers' facilities.

Did you know?

Many of the drugs used by neuroscientists are derived from toxic plants and venomous animals (such as snakes, spiders, snails, and puffer fish).

Did you know?

There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.

Did you know?

Oxytocin is recommended only for pregnancies that have a medical reason for inducing labor (such as eclampsia) and is not recommended for elective procedures or for making the birthing process more convenient.

Thinning of eggshells caused by DDT. Thinning of eggshells caused by DDT.
Changes in Radiation-Absorbing Gases Changes in Radiation-Absorbing Gases
Diagram of a cell membrane. The cell membrane is a double layer of phospholipid molecules with ... Diagram of a cell membrane. The cell membrane is a double layer of phospholipid molecules with ...
Forms of primary adult glaucoma Forms of primary adult glaucoma
Satellite data on primary productivity in the equatorial Pacific Ocean Satellite data on primary productivity in the equatorial Pacific Ocean
Primary growth in a root Primary growth in a root
Video: Introduction to Diabetes

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library