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in areas where the ozone layer is thinner, people have developed more cataracts and increased numbers of skin cancer cases. what are they noticing in plant populations in these areas? more growth less photosynthesis
The ozone layer protects from harmful UV - B radiation. Thinner ozone layers mean more UV - B reaches the Earth. High levels of UV - B can damage plant cells, disrupt photosynthetic processes, and reduce plant growth. So, plants in areas with thinner ozone layers experience less photosynthesis.
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Less Photosynthesis