CH-360
Ozone layer
Chemistry · Secondary 3 · Medium · Ozone layer
Ozone in the stratosphere absorbs most of the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. If the ozone layer above a region becomes thinner, which effect is most likely to increase in that region?
- Higher rates of skin cancer in the population
- Lower risk of sunburn due to weaker sunlight
- More cases of asthma from inhaling ozone gas
- Increased formation of acid rain in that area
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