Question
Biology Question on Environmental Issues
Which one of the following is responsible for causing skin cancer and mutation ?
A
Ozone depletion
B
Smog formation
C
Snow fall
D
Smoke from aeroplane
Answer
Ozone depletion
Explanation
Solution
Thinning of ozone layer (ozone depletion) increases the amount of UV-B radiations reaching the earth. UV-B radiations damage skin cells, cause ageing of skin and skin cancer .