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Ozone saves the biosphere by absorbing high energy radiations called - |
A. | Infra-red |
B. | Gamma rays |
C. | Ultraviolet rays (UV) |
D. | X-rays |
Answer» C. Ultraviolet rays (UV) | |
Explanation: The ozone layer or ozone shield is a region of Earth's stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation. It absorbs 97 to 99 percent of the Suns medium-frequency ultraviolet light (from about 200 nm to 315 nm wavelength), which otherwise would potentially damage exposed life forms near the surface. |
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