The ozone layer in the Earth's stratosphere absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Depletion of this layer reduces the amount of UV radiation absorbed, leading to an increase in UV radiation reaching the Earth's surface.
The depletion of the ozone layer surrounding our earth increases our exposure to
Asked in MPSC CS Prelims 2012 · Topic: Ozone Layer (Ecological Significance: Absorption of Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation)
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