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Depletion of which gas in the atmosphere can lead to an increased incidence of skin cancers.

Methane

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Nitrous oxide

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Ozone

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Ammonia

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Solution

The correct option is C Ozone
Ozone is a triatomic gas that forms a shield or layer in the stratosphere region of atmosphere. This layer protects the living beings from harmful effects of UV-B rays of 280-320 nm. Depletion of the ozone layer can lead to an increased incidence of skin cancer.
So the correct option is 'ozone'.

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Multiple Choice QuestionsDepletion of which gas in the atmosphere can lead to an increased incidence of skin cancers.

Multiple Choice Questions
Depletion of which gas in the atmosphere can lead to an increased incidence of skin cancers.