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What does the presence of ozone in the stratosphere primarily protect against?
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Options:
  • A Acid rain
  • B Greenhouse effect
  • C Ultraviolet (UV) radiation
  • D Smog
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Ultraviolet (UV) radiation
Ozone in the stratosphere prevents about 99.5% of the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiations from reaching the earth’s surface, protecting humans and other animals from its effects.

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