If the Concentration of Ozone Were to Decrease Significantly,which of the Following

question 45

Multiple Choice

If the concentration of ozone were to decrease significantly,which of the following might also occur?

• A) less absorption of ultraviolet radiation in the stratosphere.
• B) an increase in the number of cases of skin cancer
• C) The stratosphere would cool.
• D) More ultraviolet radiation would be absorbed at the earth's surface.
• E) all of the above

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Regression

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