The ozone molecules absorb ultraviolet rays between ______nm wavelength.

410 to 300

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310 to 200

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210 to 100

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110 to 10

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Solution

The correct option is A 310 to 200
The ozone molecules absorb ultraviolet rays between 310 to 200 nm wavelength.

Ozone absorbs UV radiation to give back oxygen.

Thus, the ozone layer acts as a screen and prevents harmful radiations from reaching the surface of the earth.

Option B is correct.

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