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_____ layer protects the surface of earth from ultra-violet rays.


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Ultra-violet rays:

  1. Ultra-violet radiation is a form of non-ionizing radiation that is emitted by the sun.
  2. Exposure to UV rays can cause premature aging of the skin.

Ozone-

  1. Ozone is present in the stratosphere layer which protects the earth from the UV rays.

Thus, the stratosphere layer protects the surface of the earth from ultra-violet rays.


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