Q. Ozone hole results in
A) UV radiation reaches the earth
B) Cataract
C) Increase in skin cancer
D) All of the above
Explanation
Ozone is formed in the stratosphere by UV-radiation through reaction between primary pollutants. Ozone layer of stratosphere protects the earth livings from UV rays (less than 300 mm). Depletion or thining of ozone layer allows harmful UV rays to reach earth and causes skin cancer, cataract, etc.
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