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The ozone layer protects life by blocking which harmful radiation?
AVisible light
BUltraviolet UVB
CInfrared heat
DRadio waves
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Ultraviolet UVB
Ozone absorbs the short wavelength UVB that damages skin cells and eyes.
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