Question

Which of the following is a health risk associated with ground-level ozone?
a.
cataracts
b.
skin cancer
c.
respiratory illness
d.
all of the above


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

C

Ground-level ozone is a respiratory irritant that can cause or worsen respiratory illnesses (e.g., asthma). Cataracts and skin cancer are linked to increased UV from stratospheric ozone depletion, not ground-level ozone.