Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceNatural Resources1 Mark
MCQ
Depletion of the ozone layer causes:
A
Blood cancer
B
Lung cancer
✓
Skin cancer
D
Breast cancer
✓
Answer
Correct option: C.
Skin cancer
The ozone layer absorbs the harmful ultraviolet $(UV)$ rays from the Sun. The ozone layer depletion causes an increase in surface $UV-B$ levels, which makes direct contact with the skin. This could lead to serious damage to the skin, and can also result in skin cancer.
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