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The effects due to depletion of ozone layer to the health and environment.

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Write down the effects due to depletion of ozone layer to the health and environment.


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The effects due to depletion of ozone layer to health and environment are:

Effects on health: Ultraviolet radiation causes cataract disease to human eyes, increases the probability of sunburn, skin crack and skin cancer. The human immune system is also weakened.

Effects on environment: As more ultraviolet radiation enter into the earth, heat accumulates more and there is increase in earth;s temperature. The weather becomes abnormal and ice cap melts which increases the sea level.

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