Question

choose the correct answer.
the kyoto protocol was signed and ratified by many countries in 1997. what was the intent of the kyoto protocol?
to slow down climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions
to protect and restore the ozone layer by eliminating refrigerators
to decrease the use of ozone - depleting substances world - wide
to force countries to switch to renewable energy immediately

Explanation:

The Kyoto Protocol's main intent was to combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The second option is incorrect as the Kyoto Protocol isn't about eliminating refrigerators for ozone layer protection (that's related to the Montreal Protocol). The third option is also about ozone - depleting substances (Montreal Protocol - related), and the fourth option is incorrect as the Kyoto Protocol didn't force immediate switch to renewable energy.

Answer:

A. to slow down climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions