Post-UTME Biology 2016 Objective — Question 1
Question 1 of 20 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Biology 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The effect of the reduction of the ozone layer on the atmosphere is the
- A. increase in atmospheric temperatureCorrect
- B. increase in the amount of sunlight
- C. decrease in the amount of pollutants
- D. decrease in atmospheric temperature
Explanation
A depleted ozone layer allows more solar (including UV) radiation to reach and warm the Earth's surface and atmosphere, contributing to increased atmospheric temperature.
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