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What is the significance of the ozone layer?

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The ozone layer present in stratosphere is of great significance to human survival on the Earth. Ozone layer prevents the harmful ultraviolet radiation of the Sun from reaching the Earth's surface. If these rays would come to us directly, then they will cause problems like temperature rise and cancer.

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