Briefly describe the health and environmental problems

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Complete the following table, then respond to the questions that follow:

Issue Sources Health/Environmental Effects
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
Ground-level ozone (O3)
Sulfuric acid (H2SO4)

Note: Some pollutants may not have direct health effects.

Choose one of the following atmospheric issues: air pollution, global warming, ozone depletion, and acid deposition. Then, respond to the following:
What air pollutants combine and contribute to this issue?
Briefly describe the health and environmental problems caused by the selected atmospheric issue.
Provide one key solution to help either reduce the effects or recover from the effects of the selected issue.

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