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How does ozone layer protect us?

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How does ozone layer protect us?

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The ozone layer protects us by absorbing most of the harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays from the Sun before they reach the Earth’s surface.

In this way, it protects living organisms from harmful effects such as skin cancer, cataracts, plant damage, and harm to other forms of life.

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Chapter 20: Greenhouse Effects, Global Warming, Ozone Layer Depletion and Acid Rain - Exercises [Page 243]

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Frank Biology Part 2 [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 20 Greenhouse Effects, Global Warming, Ozone Layer Depletion and Acid Rain
Exercises | Q 9. | Page 243
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