Question
Write the harmful effects of ozone depletion.
Solution
Harmful effects of ozone layer depletion are
(i) Due to depletion of ozone layer, the ultra violet (UV) radiation will reach the earth. UV radiations cause skin cancer, damage to eyes and immune system.
(ii) UV radiation kills microorganisms, such as bacteria, even useful ones.
(iii) Ozone layer depletion may lead to variation in rainfall, ecological disturbances and changes in the global food supply.
