Asked by Beein Koriyan on Jun 17, 2024

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Which of the following has increased as a direct result of stratospheric ozone depletion?

A) CO2
B) UVB
C) CFCs
D) Nitrous oxides
E) Sulfur oxides

Stratospheric Ozone

A layer of ozone molecules located in the Earth's stratosphere, protecting life by absorbing most of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.

UVB

Ultraviolet B light, a component of sunlight with wavelengths between 280-315 nm, known for its role in vitamin D synthesis and skin tanning.

CFCs

Chlorofluorocarbons, compounds that were widely used as refrigerants and aerosol propellants but are harmful to the ozone layer.

  • Set apart significant environmental issues like global warming, ozone layer depletion, and the segmentation of habitats.
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Julia L PonceJun 24, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Stratospheric ozone depletion leads to an increase in UVB radiation reaching the Earth's surface, as the ozone layer acts as a shield absorbing and scattering the solar ultraviolet radiation.