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Why is the ozone hole dangerous?

it speeds up the global warming
it increases UV radiation
it depletes the oxygen (O2)
it disturbs Earth's magnetic field
In the ozone layer, ozone molecules absorb UV-B and UV-C radiation - short wavelength forms of ultraviolet that can disrupt organic molecules, producing cancerous changes in living cells.
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it speeds up the global warming
it increases UV radiation
it depletes the oxygen (O2)
it disturbs Earth's magnetic field
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The bright circle around the Sun seen in the picture is known as a halo. What causes it?

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