The result of reduced concentrations of ozone in the stratosphere include

A. a substantial increased concentration of greenhouse gases.
B. a decrease in the absorbance of energy by greenhouse gases.
C. a notable increase in ground temperatures in the tropics.
D. an increase in the amount of UV radiation reaching the ground.


Answer: D

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