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Atmospheric Pollution — Question 28

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Question 28

Enumerate the damage to humans, animals and plants caused due to ozone depletion.

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Damage to Humans and Animals:

  1. Sun burn and skin cancer
  2. Eye cataract and eye damage
  3. Early aging of skin
  4. Weakening of immune system
  5. Disruption in function of DNA
  6. Severe damage to cells of animals.

Damage to plants:

  1. Retards plant growth.
  2. Inhibits pollen germination
  3. Reduces chlorophyll content
  4. Affects the quality of vegetables
  5. Disrupts ecosystem
  6. Increases harmful mutations