COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
ETHICS IN COMPUTING
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Question
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The ____ protects people from the effects of too much ultraviolet radiation.
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ozone layer
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smog layer
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cloud cover
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temperature inversion
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The ozone layer is a natural layer of gas in the upper atmosphere that protects humans and other living things from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.
Detailed explanation-2: -The ozone layer absorbs much of the UV-B that enters our atmosphere, but not all of it. The UV Index measures the sun-burning portion of the UV-B rays that reach the Earth’s surface. UV-C is extremely powerful. Fortunately, it is completely absorbed by the ozone layer and never reaches the Earth’s surface.
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