UNIVERSE
LIFE IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM
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Question
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An increase in human skin cancer rates is a potential problem that could result from loss of ____ high in the atmosphere.
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ozone
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methane
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carbon dioxide
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water vapor
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Risk factors Excess exposure to UV radiation from sunlight or use of indoor tanning also increases risk for all skin cancer types, as does a personal history of the disease.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ozone layer depletion increases the amount of UVB that reaches the Earth’s surface. Laboratory and epidemiological studies demonstrate that UVB causes non-melanoma skin cancer and plays a major role in malignant melanoma development.
Detailed explanation-3: -Although the impact on skin cancer risk has not been a major focus of climate change research, changing levels of UV radiation and warming temperatures may affect skin cancer incidence.
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