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Acid Deposition
Mix of pollutants that deposit from the atmosphere, can be acidic wet or dry.
Greenhouse Gases
Gases in the atmosphere that absorb infrared radiation.
Effects of Acid Deposition on Aquatic Ecosystems
Includes killing fish/amphibian larvae, damaging fish gills, and disrupting food webs.
Effects of Acid Deposition on Plants
Results in defoliation of vegetation, reduced photosynthesis, and decreased crop yield.
Strategies to Reduce Air Pollution
Involves reduced reliance on fossil fuels, public transportation, renewable energy sources, more green spaces, and catalytic converters.
Ultraviolet Radiation (UV)
Type of radiation absorbed by ozone layer
Reasons for Lack of Support for Rowland-Molina Hypothesis
Initially based on hypotheses without data, while other hypotheses had data to support them.
HCFCs and F-Gases
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons and fluorinated gases used to replace CFCs.
Impacts of Using HCFCs
Less stable and harmful than CFCs, depleting ozone at a slower rate and over a longer period.
Impacts of Using F-Gases
Least harmful to ozone, but strong greenhouse gases contributing to the greenhouse effect.
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