Ozone layer _________ the sun's harmful UV rays and protects the Earth from its harmful effects.

absorbs

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deflects

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reflects

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refracts

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absorbs

The ozone layer absorbs the sun's harmful UV rays and protects the Earth from its harmful effects. Entry of harmful UV rays into the Earth's atmosphere can cause sunburns, genetic disorders, skin cancer in humans etc.

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