The Ozone Layer in the Upper Atmosphere

question 26

Multiple Choice

The ozone layer in the upper atmosphere

• A)shields the earth from the sun's ultraviolet rays.
• B)facilitates temperature inversions.
• C)maintains the pH of rain.
• D)is the key component of smog.

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Definitions:

Land Ownership

The legal right to possess, use, and control a designated area of land.

Life Estate

A property interest that gives a person the right to possess and use property for a time that is measured by his lifetime or that of another person.

Statute of Frauds

A legal principle that requires certain types of contracts to be in writing and signed by all parties involved, in order to be enforceable.

Express Easements

Rights granted explicitly in writing that allow one party the use of another's land for a specific, limited purpose.