What is the Function of Ozone in the Upper Atmosphere? - Science

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What is the function of ozone in the upper atmosphere?

What is the important function of presence of ozone in earth’s atmosphere?

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The function of the ozone (O₃) layer in the upper atmosphere is to prevent harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays from reaching the Earth's surface, as these UV rays cause various types of diseases including skin cancer.

Concept: Ozone Layer Depletion

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