Why Is the Layer of Stratospheric Ozone So Important

question 65

Multiple Choice

Why is the layer of stratospheric ozone so important?

• A)Ozone breaks down greenhouse gases.
• B)Ozone shields the earth from infrared radiation.
• C)It shields the earth from ultraviolet radiation.
• D)Ozone contributes to albedo, which cools the earth.

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