Asked by Yokasta C. Estrella Lucas on May 11, 2024
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Which letter in the diagram corresponds to the layer that contains ozone and which keeps approximately 95% of the sun's ultraviolet radiation from reaching the Earth's surface?
Ultraviolet Radiation
Electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light, but longer than X-rays.
Ozone
A reactive form of oxygen consisting of three oxygen atoms (O3), found in the Earth's stratosphere, it plays a crucial role in absorbing most of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.
- Understand the significance of atmospheric strata in the study of environmental sciences.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the significance of atmospheric strata in the study of environmental sciences.
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