Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134042435
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 24, Problem 2TY
Which problem is attributed primarily to the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) in refrigerators and aerosol cans?
a. greenhouse gases leading to global warming
b. depletion of the ozone layer in the stratosphere
c. production of air pollution leading to acid rain
d. development of smog over heavily populated areas
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Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
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