Multiple Choice
What is the main reason that humans acted quickly to ban substances that contribute to the hole in the ozone layer?
A) Industries using CFCs anticipated lawsuits and damage awards for ozone destruction unless changes were immediately made.
B) The hole in the ozone layer was allowing too many greenhouse gases to escape.
C) Ozone depletion and acid rain were shown to be directly linked.
D) Educational efforts were able to help people realize the personal impacts of ozone depletion, such as skin cancer, and motivated public sentiment to support a ban.
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