Question

Why ozone within the upper environment is important?

(a) Because it provides rain to the earth

(b) It protects the earth from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiations

(c) It provides good aesthetic view to the atmosphere

(d) It protects the earth from floods

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Answer 1

Correct answer is (b) It protects the earth from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiations

Explanation: Ozone within the upper environment is important to all existence because it protects the earth from the harmful ultraviolent radiations. The ozone layer within upper atmosphere absorbs the sun’s ultraviolent radiations and it prevents it to reach the earth surface.