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Which of the following is a result of "Ozone depletion"? |
Increase in the UV rays Increase in the cases of skin cancer Affects aquatic animals All of the above |
All of the above |
As a result of depletion of the ozone layer, more ultraviolet (UV) radiation comes to Earth and causes damage to living organisms. UV radiation seems responsible for skin cancer in humans; it also lowers production of phytoplankton and thus affects other aquatic organisms. It can also influence the growth of terrestrial plants.
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