Question

The stratospheric ozone depletion leads to?

• A. Global warming
• B. Increase in the incidence of skin cancers
• C. Forest fires
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

• Thinning of ozone layer increases the amount of UV-B radiations reaching the earth.
• This may lead to incidences of cataract, skin cancers, photo burning etc.
• Decreased photosynthetic activity will increase carbon dioxide concentration of the atmosphere resulting in global warming.
• Increased exposure of radiations may also lead to forest fires especially during dry summers.

So, the correct answer is 'All of the above'