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Question
What would be the effects on widening of ozone hole?
Solution
Following are the effects of the widening of the ozone hole:
(i) More UV radiation can pass through it and can lead to rise in the temperature of the Earth.
(ii) It may cause skin cancer and damage to the eyes and the immune system in human beings.
(iii) It can lead to smog formation, which is highly toxic for plants and animals.
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