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as the ozone layer is depleted, which type of uv radiation hitting the …

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as the ozone layer is depleted, which type of uv radiation hitting the earths surface increases dramatically? uv - c uv - b

Explanation:

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The ozone layer is very effective at absorbing UV - C radiation and a significant amount of UV - B radiation. When the ozone layer is depleted, the amount of UV - B radiation reaching the Earth's surface increases dramatically. UV - C is almost entirely absorbed by the ozone layer and oxygen in the atmosphere even when the ozone layer is intact.

Answer:

UV - B