In coming years, skin related disorders will be more common due to:
Correct answer: B. Depletion of ozone layer
- A. Water pollution
- B. Depletion of ozone layer
- C. Pollutants in air
- D. Use of detergents
Explanation
Ozone layer or shield is present in stratosphere. It functions as a shield against strong UV radiations coming from sun. UV radiations are very harmful and may cause mutations in living organisms. Thinning of ozone layer increases the amount of UV radiations reaching the earth. It would increase occurrence of cataract, skin cancers, dimming of eye sight, photoburning, deficient functioning of immune system, etc.
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