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How does the ozone layer in the atmosphere protect life on earth?

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By absorbing infrared radiation of the sun

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By transmitting heat radiations of the sun

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By absorbing ultraviolet radiations of the sun

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All of the above

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The correct option is C By absorbing ultraviolet radiations of the sun
Ozone layer absorbs the harmful ultraviolet rays from sun and protect the life on earth.

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