Question

What does EESC stand for in context of ozone depleting compounds?

(a) Equivalent Effective Stratospheric Chlorine

(b) Equivalent Effective Stratospheric Chlorofluorocarbons

(c) Equivalent Energy Saving Compounds

(d) Energy Effective Stratospheric Compounds

I had been asked this question in quiz.

The doubt is from Ozone Depletion topic in portion Atmosphere & Greenhouse Gases of Environmental Engineering

Answer 1

Correct answer is (a) Equivalent Effective Stratospheric Chlorine

To explain I would say: EESC stands for equivalent effective stratospheric chlorine is used to measure the chlorine equivalent of halogens that can deplete the ozone layer.