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Effects of Ozone Depletion

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Harmful effects caused due to the holes in the ozone are

A

Sunburn

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B

Genetic Disorders

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C

Skin Cancers

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D

Reduced productivity in the sea

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The correct options are
A
Sunburn

B
Genetic Disorders

C
Skin Cancers

D
Reduced productivity in the sea

Reduced ozone layer allows harmful UV rays to enter the Earth's atmosphere. Exposure to UV rays can result in sunburns, skin cancers, genetic disorders etc in humans and reduced productivity in both forests and sea

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