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How does the ozone layer of atmosphere protect the humans on Earth? Write any 4 effects of ozone depletion on our health.

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The ozone layer prevents the entry of harmful UV rays from reaching the Earth’s surface.
It causes skin darkening, skin cancer, ageing, and corneal cataracts in human beings. It can even result in the death of many phytoplanktons.

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