Question

Mention the significance of the ozone layer ?

Answer 1

Ozone layer: The ozone layer is the protective layer that is found in the upper stratosphere which extends from the Earth’s surface up to about 15-30 kilometers.

Significance of Ozone:

1. The ozone gas surrounding the earth's atmosphere act as a shield by absorbing the harmful ultraviolet radiations of the sunlight to protect the living organisms from the harmful effects of UV rays.
2. UV radiations are responsible for causing skin cancer in humans and inhibiting photosynthesis in plants.