Earth's Ozone Layer Is Extremely Important Because It

question 30

Multiple Choice

Earth's ozone layer is extremely important because it

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

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