Question

Which harmful radiations are absorbed by ozen layer?

• A. UV
• B. X-RAY
• C. Visible light
• D. Gamma rays

Answer 1

The correct option is A UV

• The ozone layer or ozone($O_3$) shield is a region of Earth's stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun's ultraviolet(UV)radiation.
• Overexposure to UV radiation may cause skin cancer, damage of the eye and the suppression of the immune system.
  
• Hence The harmful radiations are absorbed by ozone layer UV.
• So, the correct answer is 'UV'.