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Which of the following statements does NOT describe the Montreal Protocol?

Answer
A
It is a global agreement to protect the stratospheric ozone layer.
B
It was ratified before the discovery of the hole in the ozone layer.
C
It is an example of a collective effort to remedy an atmospheric tragedy of the commons.
D
It was named for the location in which the treaty was formed by members of the United Nations.

Explanation

The Montreal Protocol is a global agreement to protect the stratospheric ozone layer by phasing out ozone-depleting substances, so A describes it. It was adopted in 1987, after the Antarctic ozone hole had been discovered and reported in 1985, making B the statement that does not describe it. The treaty is also an example of collective action and is named for Montreal, where it was agreed.

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