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What gasses cause global warming?
Methane, carbon dioxide, CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons).
Which material categories is thought to be the primary cause for the depletion of the ozone layer?
Chlorofluorocarbons
Are CFCs' also called ozones?
No. CFC's are chlorofluorocarbons and cause damage to ozone (O3).
What harmful effects can chlorofluorocarbons give?
They are used in fridges and spray cans and can cause pollution.
Why was the refrigerator and freezer industry pressured to find an alternative coolant to chlorofluorocarbons?
chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), which were believed to cause depletion of the ozone layer that protects the planet from dangerous cancer-causing ultraviolet rays
What does chlorofluorocarbons destroy?
Chlorofluorocarbons destroy ozone. It is vital for earth.
What are 3 chemicals that can cause ozone molecules to break down in the ozone layer?
Water vapor, chlorofluorocarbons, and bromofluorocarbons.
What has had the greatest effect on ozone depletion?
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
How can you use the word chlorofluorocarbons in a sentence?
Chlorofluorocarbons are thought to deteriorate the ozone.
What damage do chlorofluorocarbons do to your atmosphere?
They cause the breakdown of ozone, thus allowing more ultra-violet light reach the surface.
How are chlorofluorocarbons related to the depletion of ozone in the atmosphere?
CFC's are the major cause of ozone depletion. They react with ozone molecule to decompose it.
What are the methods of chlorofluorocarbons entering the atmosphere?
Cfc's are unique in that they are man made. Leaks in old air handling systems are the primary cause.
