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The Atmosphere

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Which of the following is not correct about ozone layer?

A

It lies in stratosphere

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It lies in troposphere

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It absorbs UV rays

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It converts some of the solar energy into heat

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Solution

The correct option is B It lies in troposphere
Ozone does not occur in troposphere it occur in Stratosphere.

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