11
QuizMultiple Choice

Using Acronyms

Question 11 • SC332 Environmental Science B

Halons and CFC’s both _______.

Answer
A
inhibit ozone formation
B
cause ozone formation in the troposphere
C
destroy ozone in the stratosphere
D
cause excess ozone formation in the stratosphere

Explanation

Halons and CFCs can release chlorine or bromine atoms in the stratosphere when broken down by sunlight. These atoms catalytically break apart ozone molecules, reducing the stratospheric ozone layer. Therefore, the correct choice is “destroy ozone in the stratosphere.”

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