Write the effects of ozone depletion.

Explanation

(i) Increase the incidence of cataract, throat and lung irritation and aggravation of asthma or emphysema, skin cancer and diminishing the functioning of immune system in human beings.
(ii) Juvenile mortality of animals.
(iii) Increased incidence of mutations.
(iv) In plants, photosynthetic chemicals will be affected and therefore photosynthesis will be inhibited. Decreased photosynthesis will result in increased atmospheric `CO_(2)` resulting in global warming and also shortage of food leading to food crisis.
(v) Increase in temperature changes the climate and rainfall pattern which may result in flood/drought, sea water rise, imbalance in ecosystems affecting flora and fauna.