Global Change
Which of the following experimental designs would best test the impact of increased ultraviolet (UV) radiation due to ozone depletion on both phytoplankton and zooplankton populations in a freshwater ecosystem?
What human activity predominantly contributed to historical increases in atmospheric concentrations of CFCs?
What human-made chemicals are known to deplete stratospheric ozone?
The adoption of which alternative fuel could potentially reduce the demand for ozone-depleting substances used in traditional refrigeration systems?
To study the cascading effects of ozone layer depletion on an agricultural food chain, which experimental setup would most effectively isolate the role of enhanced UV-B radiation?
Which renewable energy technology relies on materials or processes that do NOT contribute significantly to stratospheric ozone depletion?
Which type of ultraviolet radiation is mostly absorbed by the ozone layer?
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Which international agreement aims to reduce the production of substances responsible for ozone depletion?
What is one major consequence on human health associated with increased UV-B exposure due to ozone depletion?
How does stratospheric ozone depletion most likely affect biodiversity in aquatic systems?