alleryThe ozone layer protects life on Earth by:
AReflecting visible sunlight back into space at noon
BHolding Earth's heat through the greenhouse effect
CGenerating breathable oxygen continuously each day
DBlocking harmful UV-B and UV-C radiation from the Sun
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Blocking harmful UV-B and UV-C radiation from the Sun
Ozone in the stratosphere blocks harmful UV-B and UV-C radiation.
Without it, skin cancer, cataracts, and ecological damage would surge.
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