Question

What is the harm from the depletion of Earth's ozone layer ________________.

• A. The oxygen content of the atmosphere will decrease
• B. The average temperature of earth's surface will increase gradually
• C. Sea levels will rise as the polar ice caps will gradually melt
• D. Increased amount of Ultra violet radiation will reach earth's surface

Answer 1

The correct option is D Increased amount of Ultra violet radiation will reach earth's surface

Depletion of Earth's ozone layer results in increased amount of Ultra violet radiation will reach earth's surface

Ozone is a protective blanket that is present in stratosphere which protects earth from harmful effects of UV radiations that are present in sun light.

Chlorofluorocarbons and other halogenated compounds cause ozone depletion.

Chlorofluorocarbons are anthropogenic and are released from air-conditioning, refrigeration, blowing agents in foams, insulations and packing materials, propellants in aerosol cans, and as solvents.