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Introduction to Environmental Issues

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Increasing skin cancer and high mutation rate are due to

A

C O_{2}

pollution

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B

Acid rain

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C

Ozone depletion

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C O

pollution

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Solution

The correct option is C Ozone depletion
Effect of ozone depletion on humans

The depletion of the ozone layer allows harmful UV rays to reach the Earth's surface. UV rays cause skin cancer, snow blindness, cataract etc. UV rays are also known as mutagens that cause damage to DNA.

Final answer

(b) Ozone depletion

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