Why would a decrease in the amount of ozone in the atmosphere increase the likelihood of people getting sunburn?
A)Global temperatures would rise
B)More ultraviolet radiation would reach the ground
C)People would be exposed to more infrared radiation
D)The premise is incorrect.Ozone and sunburn are not related

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Ozone in the atmosphere acts as a shield against harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. Decrease in the amount of ozone layer allows more UV radiation to reach the ground, which can cause sunburn and other skin damage.

Why Would a Decrease in the Amount of Ozone in the Atmosphere