WAEC Biology 2020 Question 35

Question 35

Pollution

The depletion of the ozone layer will result in the earth surface receiving more

  1. A.gamma rays.
  2. B.infra-red rays.
  3. C.ultraviolet rays.
  4. D.X-rays.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (ultraviolet rays.)

Explanation

The ozone layer absorbs most of the sun's ultraviolet rays. When it thins, more ultraviolet reaches the ground.