The ozone layer that absorbs the sun's ultraviolet radiation is present in _ layer of atmosphere.
Correct answer: C. Stratosphere
- A. Thermosphere
- B. Mesosphere
- C. Stratosphere
- D. Troposphere
Explanation
The vast majority of atmospheric ozone (O3) is found in the stratosphere, a layer extending from about 10 to 50 km above the Earth's surface. This ozone layer is crucial for absorbing most of the biologically harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.
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