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The stratospheric ozone depletion leads to?
  1. Global warming
  2. Increase in the incidence of skin cancers
  3. Forest fires
  4. All of the above

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

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