The progress in reducing the ozone depletion problem could be set back by the projected ____.
A) growth of developing countries
B) increased use in manufacturing
C) rising use of CFCs
D) climate change
E) increased cloud cover in the troposphere

Question

The progress in reducing the ozone depletion problem could be set back by the projected ____.​
A) ​growth of developing countries
B) ​increased use in manufacturing
C) ​rising use of CFCs
D) ​climate change
E) increased cloud cover in the troposphere​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Climate change could affect the recovery of the ozone layer through changes in circulation patterns and temperature gradients that could affect the distribution of ozone-depleting substances. Additionally, global warming could increase the emissions of some chemical compounds and decrease the effectiveness of some ozone-replacement substances.

The Progress in Reducing the Ozone Depletion Problem Could Be