The ozone layer (O₃) is primarily located in the stratosphere, about 15-35 kilometers above the Earth's surface. Its crucial function is to absorb a significant portion of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation, particularly UV-B and UV-C rays. This absorption prevents most of the high-energy UV radiation from reaching the Earth's surface, where it can cause damage to living organisms (like skin cancer, cataracts, and harm to plant life and marine ecosystems).
Ozone layer of atmosphere absorbs
Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2017 · Topic: Ozone Layer (Ecological Significance: Absorption of Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation)
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