Effects of Stratospheric Ozone Depletion
Researchers link a decline in a farming community’s crop yields to decreased phytoplankton growth resulting from higher levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the increased UV radiation reaching Earth’s surface?
A
Stratospheric ozone depletion
B
Increased greenhouse gas emissions
C
Rising sea levels
D
Ocean acidification
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