Which of the following is a major source of "Chlorofluorocarbons"? |
Air-conditioners Televisions Washing machine All of the above |
Air-conditioners |
The correct answer is option 1: Air-conditioners The problem of ozone depletion is caused by high levels of chlorine and bromine compounds in the stratosphere. The origins of these compounds are chlorofluorocarbons (CFC), used as cooling substances in airconditioners and refrigerators, or as aerosol propellants, and bromofluorocarbons (halons), used in fire extinguishers |