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How does nature protect us from the harmful effects caused by ultraviolet radiation.

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How does nature protect us from the harmful effects caused by ultraviolet radiation.

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The upper atmosphere absorbs most of the Sun’s ultraviolet radiation. In this process, ultraviolet radiation converts oxygen into ozone; the ozone layer then helps shield us from harmful ultraviolet rays.

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Chapter 5: Electromagnetic Waves and Spectrum - EXERCISE [Page 114]

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Goyal Brothers Prakashan A New Approach to ICSE Physics [English] Class 10
Chapter 5 Electromagnetic Waves and Spectrum
EXERCISE | Q 9. (g) | Page 114
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