An increase in ultraviolet radiation is likely to cause all of the following except

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Increased ultraviolet radiation is unlikely to directly increase yields of food crops. It may indirectly affect crop yields through its impact on pollinators or other crop pests, but this is not a direct effect of UV radiation. The other options are all possible effects of increased UV radiation, including reduced productivity of phytoplankton (which form the foundation of many aquatic food webs), increased incidence of skin cancer and other health problems in humans and other animals, and increased acidity in rainwater due to chemical reactions triggered by UV radiation.

An Increase in Ultraviolet Radiation Is Likely to Cause All