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

Answer:

the wrong statement is (d).

Answer 2

(d) Ozone layer does not permit infrared radiation from the sun to reach the earth.

Explanation:

(a) Chlorofluorocarbons are responsible for ozone layer depletion. - Correct.

(b) Greenhouse effect is responsible for global warming.  - Correct.

(c) Acid rain is mostly because of oxides of nitrogen and sulphur. - Correct.

(d) Ozone layer does not permit infrared radiation from the sun to reach the earth. - Incorrect. It is ultraviolet radiation, not infrared.

Option D is the answer.