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The manufacture of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) for industrial use has been banned. When old refrigerators and airconditioning units are scrapped, the CFCs they contain should be trapped for reuse or destruction.

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How would increased chlorofluorocarbons in the atmosphere affect the growth of vegetation throughout the world?

Increased chlorofluorocarbons in the atmosphere can lead to the depletion of the ozone layer, which protects vegetation from harmful ultraviolet radiation. This can result in reduced plant growth, disrupted photosynthesis, and potentially harm overall plant health. Increased UV radiation can also contribute to a decline in worldwide vegetation productivity.


How long does it take for chlorofluorocarbons to reach the stratosphere?

Chlorofluorocarbons, also called CFC, go into the stratosphere. Air is lighter than the CFC and they can take about 2 to 5 years to travel in the stratosphere.


What is the concentrations that have been reduced as a result of the Montreal protocol?

The Montreal Protocol has led to the reduction of concentrations of ozone-depleting substances such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), and halons. These substances have been phased out gradually to protect the ozone layer and mitigate the risk of harmful effects on human health and the environment.


4 gases produced by human activities?

Carbon dioxide (CO2) from burning fossil fuels. Methane (CH4) from livestock digestion and rice cultivation. Nitrous oxide (N2O) from agricultural activities and burning fossil fuels. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) from refrigeration and air conditioning systems.


What are the advantages of chlorofluorocarbons?

The advantages of CFCs:Excellent refrigerants: low boiling point, unreactive.Very good propellants: low toxicity, no fire risk.Very inexpensive compared to other compounds for similar uses.Very useful in firefighting: no fire risk, easy to store and use.Useful in precursors for Teflon and other related compound production.Useful in drycleaning: low toxicity to humans.

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What does chlorofluorocarbons destroy?

Chlorofluorocarbons destroy ozone. It is vital for earth.


What agreement led to the reduced release of chemicals that harm the ozone layer?

The Montreal Protocol is the international agreement that led to the reduced release of chemicals that harm the ozone layer. It has successfully phased out the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances, such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and halons, leading to gradual healing of the ozone layer.


What color is chlorofluorocarbons?

Chlorofluorocarbons are usually colorless gases or liquids.


How would increased chlorofluorocarbons in the atmosphere affect the growth of vegetation throughout the world?

Increased chlorofluorocarbons in the atmosphere can lead to the depletion of the ozone layer, which protects vegetation from harmful ultraviolet radiation. This can result in reduced plant growth, disrupted photosynthesis, and potentially harm overall plant health. Increased UV radiation can also contribute to a decline in worldwide vegetation productivity.


What is frochrabonlorolucos unscrambled?

The anagram is chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's, e.g. some freons).


What are man made gases which affect ozone?

Chlorofluorocarbons as always are the reply. These are the gases with most ozone depletion potential. The potential is too high to be imagined.CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons).


Is is CFC's a chlorofluorocarbons?

yes


How can you use the word chlorofluorocarbons in a sentence?

Chlorofluorocarbons are thought to deteriorate the ozone.


What kind of effect do CFCs - chlorofluorocarbons - have on the atmosphere?

CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) destroy the ozone layer allowing harmful radiation to reach the earth.


What do scientists predict the banning of the use of chlorofluorocarbons will do?

Banning the use of chlorofluorocarbons has begun to allow the ozone layer to recover. this improvement is predicted to continue.


When was the production of chlorofluorocarbons banned in the United States?

On January 1, 1996, the production of chlorofluorocarbons was banned in the United States and other developed countries.


When were Chlorofluorocarbons banned in Australia?

Yes. CFCs, or Chlorofluorocarbons, are banned in Australia. HCFCs, or hydrochlorofluorocarbons, which were a temporary replacement for CFCs, are also being phased out.