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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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