Question

Identify the wrong statement in the following :

• A. Chlorofluorocarbons are responsible for ozone layer depletion
• B. Greenhouse effect is responsible for global warming
• C. Acid rain is mostly because of oxides of nitrogen and sulphur
• D. Ozone layer does not permit infrared radiation from the sun to reach the earth

Answer 1

The correct option is D Ozone layer does not permit infrared radiation from the sun to reach the earth

Ozone layer acts as a shield and does not alow ultraviolet radiation from sun to reach earth. It does not prevent infra-red radiation from sun to reach earth. Thus, option (d) is wrong statement.