Question
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are chemicals containing atoms of carbon, chlorine, and fluorine that are used in the manufacture of aerosol sprays, coolants, packing materials, and some solvents. Some CFCs damage the Earth’s ozone layer, which shields the surface from short wavelength ultraviolet radiation (UV-C) coming from the Sun. Damage to the ozone layer allows a greater percentage of UV radiation to reach Earth’s surface, and this is the type of radiation known to alter the DNA of organisms on Earth’s surface.
Which would BEST prevent CFCs from further destroying the ozone layer?
A.
Companies that use CFCs could pay fines that will be used to repair the damage done to the ozone layer.
B.
The government could ask that companies using products containing CFCs decrease this usage over time.
C.
The government could offer tax incentives to companies that completely stop using products containing CFCs.
D.
Companies that use CFCs could only use them in a closed area so that the particles cannot escape into the atmosphere.
Which would BEST prevent CFCs from further destroying the ozone layer?
A.
Companies that use CFCs could pay fines that will be used to repair the damage done to the ozone layer.
B.
The government could ask that companies using products containing CFCs decrease this usage over time.
C.
The government could offer tax incentives to companies that completely stop using products containing CFCs.
D.
Companies that use CFCs could only use them in a closed area so that the particles cannot escape into the atmosphere.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The option that would BEST prevent CFCs from further destroying the ozone layer is:
**C. The government could offer tax incentives to companies that completely stop using products containing CFCs.**
This option encourages companies to find alternatives to CFCs rather than just reducing their use or containing them, which would ultimately lead to a complete cessation of CFC emissions and better protect the ozone layer.
**C. The government could offer tax incentives to companies that completely stop using products containing CFCs.**
This option encourages companies to find alternatives to CFCs rather than just reducing their use or containing them, which would ultimately lead to a complete cessation of CFC emissions and better protect the ozone layer.