Question

A) Which action is the primary cause of air pollution? (1 point)
the runoff of oil and chemicals during storms
the depletion of the ozone layer
the runoff of pesticides and fertilizer from farms
the burning of fossil fuels
A) Which option is a particulate associated with air pollution? (1 point)
chlorofluorocarbons
coal dust
ozone
carbon monoxide
A) Which claim about how chlorofluorocarbons are harmful to humans and the environment is true? (1 point)
Chlorofluorocarbons release chlorine or bromine in the stratosphere, destroying the ozone layer.
Chlorofluorocarbons are the main component of smog, which can cause asthma and lung disease.
Chlorofluorocarbons react with water, oxygen, and other gases to produce acid rain.
Chlorofluorocarbons leak into the ground and contaminate the water supply.

Answer 1

A) The primary cause of air pollution is **the burning of fossil fuels**.

B) A particulate associated with air pollution is **coal dust**.

C) The true claim about how chlorofluorocarbons are harmful to humans and the environment is: **Chlorofluorocarbons release chlorine or bromine in the stratosphere, destroying the ozone layer**.