UNIVERSE
LIFE IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM
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Question
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The layer of ozone in the upper atmosphere of Earth is important to life because it shields Earth from-
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impacts from meteors.
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solar winds.solar winds.
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ultraviolet radiation.
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changes in temperature.
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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 stratospheric ozone layer is Earth’s “sunscreen” – protecting living things from too much ultraviolet radiation from the sun. The emission of ozone depleting substances has been damaging the ozone layer.
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