Depletion of the ozone layer causes:

Blood cancer

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Lung cancer

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Skin cancer

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Breast cancer

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Solution

The correct option is D Skin cancer
The ozone layer absorbs the harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays from the Sun. The ozone layer depletion causes an increase in surface UV-B levels, which makes direct contact with the skin. This could lead to serious damage to the skin, and can also result in skin cancer.
Hence, the correct answer is option C.

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