Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Which of the following can be the effects of ozone layer depletion on the environment and the human population therein?

1. Climate change
2. Crop damage
3. Skin cancer
4. Respiratory ailments

• A.
  1 and 2 only
• B.
  2 and 3 only
• C.
  1,2 and 3 only
• D.
  All the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D

All the above
<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Ozone layer depletion causes increased UV radiation levels at the Earth's surface, which is damaging to human health and climate. Negative effects include increases in certain types of skin cancers, eye cataracts, respiratory ailments and immune deficiency disorders.UV rays also affect plant growth, reducing agricultural productivity.