Ozone is present in the upper layer of the atmosphere called the ___ .

Troposphere

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Stratosphere

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Thermosphere

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Exosphere

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Solution

The correct option is B
Stratosphere

Ozone is present in the stratosphere which is responsible for protecting the earth from harmful UV rays of the sun.

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(i) Which of the following gases protects us from harmful sun rays?

(a) Carbon dioxide

(b) Nitrogen

(ii) The most important layer of the atmosphere is

(a) Troposphere

(b) Thermosphere

(iii) Which of the following layers of the atmosphere is free from clouds?

(a) Troposphere

(b) Stratosphere

(iv) As we go up the layers of the atmosphere, the pressure

(a) Increases

(b) Decreases

(v) When precipitation comes down to the Earth in the liquid form, it is called

(a) Cloud

(b) Rain

The layer present between stratosphere and thermosphere is _______________.

Why ozone layer can only form in stratosphere and not in troposphere

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