Earth's Ozone Layer Is Extremely Important Because It

question 23

Multiple Choice

Earth's ozone layer is extremely important because it:

• A)maintains high carbon dioxide concentrations so that photosynthesis can occur.
• B)traps heat so that Earth's temperature does not fall too much.
• C)blocks incoming visible light to protect Earth against the greenhouse effect.
• D)blocks incoming UV radiation, which is damaging to animals and reduces photosynthesis in plants and algae.
• E)traps harmful infrared rays.

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