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Which of the following is not a health risk associated with a depleted ozone layer?

1) Respiratory problems
2) Skin cancer
3) Eye damage
4) None of the above

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Final answer:

None of the listed options are correct; respiratory problems, skin cancer, and eye damage are all health risks associated with increased UV exposure due to a depleted ozone layer.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question is asking which of the listed items is not a health risk associated with a depleted ozone layer. The correct answer would be 4) None of the above. Each of the listed effects; respiratory problems, skin cancer, and eye damage, are indeed health risks that can be associated with increased exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation as a result of a depleted ozone layer. A depleted ozone layer allows more harmful UV-B radiation to reach the Earth's surface, which can lead to these health issues among others.

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