AP Environmental Scienceeasymcq1 pt
Which health effect follows stratospheric ozone depletion?
A.Higher skin cancer rates from increased UVB
B.Increased oxygen in the air
C.Cooler summers everywhere
D.No health effects
Explanation
Core Concept
Thinner ozone lets more UVB reach the surface, raising skin cancer and cataract risks — the damage the protocol was built to stop.
Correct Answer
AHigher skin cancer rates from increased UVB
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