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Ozone saves the biosphere by absorbing the high energy radiation called:

A

Infra-red rays

B

Ultraviolet rays

C

X-rays

D

Gamma rays

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks about the type of high-energy radiation that the ozone layer absorbs to protect the biosphere. 2. **Identifying the Ozone Layer**: The ozone layer, also known as O3, is located in the stratosphere, which is a layer of the Earth's atmosphere. 3. **Function of the Ozone Layer**: The primary function of the ozone layer is to absorb harmful high-energy radiation from the sun. This is crucial for protecting living organisms on Earth. 4. **Types of Radiation**: The options given are: - Infrared rays - Ultraviolet rays - X-rays - Gamma rays 5. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Infrared rays**: These are not high-energy rays and are not absorbed by the ozone layer. - **Ultraviolet rays (UV rays)**: These are high-energy rays that are absorbed by the ozone layer, making this option a strong candidate. - **X-rays**: These are also high-energy rays but are not significantly absorbed by the ozone layer. - **Gamma rays**: These are very high-energy rays, but they are not absorbed by the ozone layer. 6. **Conclusion**: The ozone layer primarily absorbs ultraviolet rays, which protects the biosphere from their harmful effects. 7. **Final Answer**: Ozone saves the biosphere by absorbing the high-energy radiation called **ultraviolet rays**. ---
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