Question

The hole in ozone layer results in:

• A. Acid rain
• B. Air pollution
• C. Increased UV radiations on Earth's surface
• D. Diseases like skin cancers, cataract etc.

Answer 1

Answer: (C), (D)

Diseases like skin cancers, cataract etc.

Ozone hole increases the amount of UV-B radiations reaching the earth. The increased ultraviolet radiations reaching the earth leads to increased incidence of cataract, skin cancers, herpes, dimming of eyesight, photo burning snow blindness and deficient functioning of immune system. UV radiations also inhibit photosynthesis leading to decreased productivity.