How does the depletion of ozone layer in stratosphere affect living beings on the Earth?

CBSE Class 9 CBSE Class 9 Science
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How does the depletion of ozone layer in stratosphere affect living beings on the Earth?

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The depletion of ozone layer allows harmful UV-rays to enter the Earth’s atmosphere:

  1. It can cause diseases like cataract and skin cancer in humans.
  2. It results in decreased crop yield due to damaging effects on agricultural field.
  3. It results in increased smog formation.
  4. It results in premature ageing of skin.
  5. It affects the planktons and other aquatic life.
  6. It contributes to global warming.