Depletion of which gas in the atmosphere can lead to an increase incidence of skin cancers?

Nitrous oxide

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Ozone

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Ammonia

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Methane

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Solution

The correct option is B Ozone
The ozone layer or ozone shield refers to a region of Earth's stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation. It contains high concentrations of ozone (O3) relative to other parts of the atmosphere, although still very small relative to other gases in the stratosphere.
Excessive exposure can also cause cataracts, immune system suppression, and genetic damage, resulting in problems such as skin cancer.

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