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What is known as ozone layer?
What is the ozone layer?
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Solution 1
Stratosphere contains a sufficient amount of ozone, which absorbs the extremely hot ultraviolet rays of the sun. It is known as the ozone layer.
Solution 2
The ozone layer is a thin layer of gas present in the stratosphere, a part of the Earth’s atmosphere. It is made up of ozone (O3) molecules. The main function of the ozone layer is to absorb harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun and protect living organisms on Earth from their harmful effects.
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