The ozone layer protects the earth from harmful _________________.

infared rays

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ultraviolet rays

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cosmetic rays

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gamma rays

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The correct option is B ultraviolet rays
Ultraviolet rays,
The ozone layer acts as a filter for the shorter wavelength and highly hazardous ultraviolet radiation (UVR) from the sun, protecting life on Earth from its potentially harmful effects. When the sky is clear, there is an inverse relationship between stratospheric ozone and solar UVR measured at the Earth's surface.

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