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Which of the following is the cause of Melanornia (skin cancer)?

  1. A
    Pollution
  2. B
    Acid rain
  3. C
    Allergens
  4. D
    Ozone depletion

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Ozone depletion in the stratosphere allows more Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun to reach the Earth's surface. Increased exposure to UV-B radiation is a major cause of Melanoma and other types of skin cancer, as it damages the DNA in skin cells.

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Which of the following is the cause of Melanornia (skin cancer)?
A
Pollution
B
Acid rain
C
Allergens
D
Ozone depletion

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