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Peak concentration of ozone occurs in the atmosphere above a height of

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10 km

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15 km

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17 km

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25 km

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Solution

The correct option is D 25 km
The stratosphere, of the atmosphere, contains the ozone. It protects us from harmful ultraviolet radiations. It is the layer which that extends approximately 50 km (about 30 miles) above earth's surface. Peak concentrations of ozone are found at altitudes from 20 to 25 km. Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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