Write the impact of depletion of ozone layer on plants, human and aquatic life.
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(i) Impact on human `:` Exposure to UV radiation lead to ageing of skin, cataract , sun burn and skin cancer. (ii) Impact on aquatic life `:` Many phytoplanktons are killed and the productivity of fishes are damaged. (iii) Impact on plant life `:` The plant proteins get easily affected by UV radiation. It also increases evaporation of surface water through the stomata of the leaves and decreases the moisture content of the soil.
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