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The Ozone Layer

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Question

Which layer of the atmosphere prevents the entry of harmful UV rays into the Earth atmosphere?

Mesosphere

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Ozone

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Clouds

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Troposphere

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Solution

The correct option is B
Ozone

The ozone layer is known as the natural sunscreen, it absorbs and blocks the majority of the sun's UV radiation.

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Ozone layer _________ the sun's harmful UV rays and protects the Earth from its harmful effects.

Tick the correct answer.

(i) Which of the following gases protects us from harmful sun rays?

(a) Carbon dioxide

(b) Nitrogen

(ii) The most important layer of the atmosphere is

(a) Troposphere

(b) Thermosphere

(iii) Which of the following layers of the atmosphere is free from clouds?

(a) Troposphere

(b) Stratosphere

(iv) As we go up the layers of the atmosphere, the pressure

(a) Increases

(b) Decreases

(v) When precipitation comes down to the Earth in the liquid form, it is called

(a) Cloud

(b) Rain

Q. Consider the following statements:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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