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Ozone depletion in stratosphere shall result in:

Correct answer: D. Increased incidence of skin cancer

  • A. Forest fires
  • B. Green house effect
  • C. Global warming
  • D. Increased incidence of skin cancer

Explanation

Stratospheric ozone absorbs harmful ultraviolet-B radiation, so its depletion allows more UV to reach Earth and increases risks such as skin cancer. Greenhouse warming is mainly associated with gases such as carbon dioxide and methane, not ozone depletion itself.

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