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Ozone

Question 17 • SC332 Environmental Science B

Which of the following is not a health risk associated with a depleted ozone layer?

Answer
A
respiratory illness
B
skin cancer
C
cataracts
D
all of the above

Explanation

A depleted ozone layer lets more ultraviolet (UV) radiation reach Earth’s surface. Increased UV exposure raises the risk of skin cancer and cataracts, but respiratory illness is not a direct health risk of ozone depletion. Therefore, “respiratory illness” is the choice that is not associated with a depleted ozone layer.

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