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What is ozone layer?


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  1. Ozone layer: The ozone layer is a region in the earth’s stratosphere that contains high concentrations of ozone and protects the earth from the harmful ultraviolet radiations of the sun.
  2. It has the potential to absorb around 97-99% of the harmful ultraviolet radiations coming from the sun that can damage life on earth.
  3. If the ozone layer was absent, millions of people would develop skin diseases and may have weakened immune systems.


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