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Agriculture · Q394

Agronomy

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 394

Q394

The gas more destructive to ozone layer is?

A.
CO2
B.
CH4
C.
CFC
Answer
D.
N2O

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Of these gases, CFC, i.e., chlorofluorocarbons, cause major destruction to the ozone layer, which shields the earth from harmful ultra-violet radiation.
The most common sources of CFCs are refrigerants used in AC and refrigerators, while aircraft halon and aerosol sprays also emit CFCs into the atmosphere.