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Which one of the following pollutants is responsible for the increase in skin cancer?

a. Chlorofluorocarbons
b. Nitric oxide
c. Chlorine monoxide from automobiles
d. Polychlorinated hydrocarbons

User Deepdive
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A. Chlorofluorocarbons would be the right answer hope this helps! 
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The answer is Chlorofluorocarbons. Exposure to extremely high levels of chlorofluorocarbons can result in death. Chlorofluorocarbons are organic compounds composed of carbon, fluorine, and chlorine. Chlorofluorocarbons are involved in the destruction of the stratosphere ozone layer resulting in increased exposure to UV radiation which is known to cause skin cancer. 
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