Which of the following pollutant gases is not produced both naturally and as a…

2017

Which of the following pollutant gases is not produced both naturally and as a result of industrial activity ?

  1. A.

    Chlorofluoro carbons

  2. B.

    Nitrous oxide

  3. C.

    Methane

  4. D.

    Carbon dioxide

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Correct answer: A

Methane, nitrous oxide, and carbon dioxide all have significant natural sources (e.g., wetlands, denitrification, respiration) in addition to industrial ones. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are synthetic compounds; they do not occur naturally and were produced only by industrial activity for uses like refrigerants.

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