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A considerable part of the harmful ultra...

A considerable part of the harmful ultraviolet radiation of the sun does not reach the surface of earth. This is because in the upper atmosphere, there is a layer of

A

Ozone

B

Hydrogen

C

`CO_2`

D

Ammonia

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A
`O_3` acts as a protective layer above earth's atmosphere and prevent UV radiation of sun to come to earth's surface.
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