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A. The density of ultraviolet radiation decreases.
B. The reflection of ultraviolet radiation increases.
C. The density of stratospheric ozone decreases.
D. The absorption of ultraviolet radiation increases.
E. The ozone hole allows an increase of insolation.


D

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