A major benefit of the ozone layer is that it absorbs ....., which can be harmful to living organisms on Earth.

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A major benefit of the ozone layer is that it absorbs ____, which can be harmful to living organisms on Earth.

A	ultraviolet light
B	carbon dioxide
C	acid rain
D	water vapor

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 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-3: -Absorption of UV-B by ozone in the stratosphere reduces the amount of UV-B reaching the earth’s surface and also generates heat that plays a role in maintaining the temperature structure of the atmosphere.

Detailed explanation-4: -The ozone layer protects us from potentially harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. CAMS monitors stratospheric ozone and provides UV forecasts based on this information.

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