Once released, how long do chlorofluorocarbons remain in the atmosphere?
A)about 1 month
B)about 100 years
C)about 10 days
D)about 1 year

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Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) have a very long atmospheric lifetime, estimated to be between 50 and 100 years. This means that once released into the atmosphere, they can persist and continue to have damaging effects on the ozone layer for decades to come.

Once Released, How Long Do Chlorofluorocarbons Remain in the Atmosphere