The Addition of Ozone to Our Atmosphere Helped Life Thrive

question 25

Multiple Choice

The addition of ozone to our atmosphere helped life thrive on land because ozone

• A)provides a protective shield by reflecting ultraviolet radiation.
• B)contributes to atmospheric warming.
• C)provides a protective shield by absorbing harmful ultraviolet radiation.
• D)is absorbed by organisms to aid in respiratory function.

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Definitions:

Deadweight Loss

A loss of economic efficiency that occurs when equilibrium for a good or a service is not achieved, leading to a misallocation of resources.

Mutually Beneficial Transactions

Economic exchanges that provide benefits to all parties involved, improving their respective situations.

Inefficiency

A situation where resources are not used in the most effective way, leading to wasted potential output.

Price Elasticity

A measure of how much the demand or supply of a product changes in response to a price change.