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General Knowledge · Q81

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 81

Q81

Ozone layer of atmosphere absorbs:

A.
Ultraviolet rays
Answer
B.
Infra-red rays
C.
All radiations of Light
D.
Cosmic rays.

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The ozone layer or ozone shield is a region of Earth's stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun's ultraviolet radiation. It contains a high concentration of ozone in relation to other parts of the atmosphere, although still small in relation to other gases in the stratosphere.