How does lightning help the atmosphere?

Increases the temperature

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Brings rain

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Increases the ozone layer

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Solution

The correct option is C Increases the ozone layer
Explanation: Lightning causes large electric discharge in the atmosphere resulting in the formation on $O_{3}$ , i.e., Ozone from $O_{2}$ . Ozone layer is very helpful for protecting the atmosphere.

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