OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
ECOLOGY
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Question
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Why is the ozone layer important?
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It creates new rain forests.
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It protects us from the sun’s radiation.
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It releases oxygen into the atmosphere.
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It divides the biosphere into ecosystems.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The ozone layer in the stratosphere absorbs a portion of the radiation from the sun, preventing it from reaching the planet’s surface. Most importantly, it absorbs the portion of UV light called UVB. UVB is a kind of ultraviolet light from the sun (and sun lamps) that has several harmful effects.
Detailed explanation-2: -The ozone layer in the upper atmosphere, or stratosphere, blocks UV radiation that can damage living tissue, including plants.
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