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General Knowledge · Q1107

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 1107

Q1107

Ozone layer is present in

A.
Troposphere
B.
Ionosphere
C.
Stratosphere
Answer
D.
Exosphere

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Most atmospheric ozone is concentrated in a layer in the stratosphere, about 9 to 18 miles (15 to 30 km) above the Earth's surface (see the figure below). Ozone is a molecule that contains three oxygen atoms. At any given time, ozone molecules are constantly formed and destroyed in the stratosphere.