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Which radiation does the ozone layer prevent from reaching Earth's surface?
AHarmful UVB light
BVisible light
CInfrared heat
DRadio waves
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Harmful UVB light
The ozone layer blocks harmful UVB wavelengths that cause skin cancer and cataracts.
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