AP Environmental Science › Causes and Effects of Ozone Loss
Ozone depletion is caused by the presence of halogen containing compounds in the atmosphere. Which of the following is NOT a halogen?
neon
fluorine
chlorine
bromine
iodine
Fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine are all halogens. Neon on the other hand is an inert noble gas.
In Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina, and Chile, cases of __________ are increasing due to ozone depletion.
cataracts
birth defects
species extinctions
insect-borne disease
Cataracts, skin cancer, and high-intensity sunburns are all on the rise in these countries due to ozone depletion and therefore higher exposure to harmful UV rays.