Why were chlorofluorocarbons considered a dangerous climate agent?
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Correct answer: Because they trap infrared radiation very effectively
CFC molecules are powerful, long-lived greenhouse gases that absorb infrared radiation efficiently, even at relatively low concentrations. They also release chlorine in the stratosphere, where catalytic reactions destroy ozone. Thus CFCs create both a climate-warming problem and a serious ozone-layer problem.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Because they trap infrared radiation very effectively
Why is this the correct answer?
CFC molecules are powerful, long-lived greenhouse gases that absorb infrared radiation efficiently, even at relatively low concentrations. They also release chlorine in the stratosphere, where catalytic reactions destroy ozone. Thus CFCs create both a climate-warming problem and a serious ozone-layer problem.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Geography question. Chapter: World Climate and Climate Change.
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