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Ozone layer of atmosphere protects the l...

Ozone layer of atmosphere protects the living organisms from

A

high temperature

B

harmful radiations of sun

C

hail and snow

D

water pollution.

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The correct Answer is:
B
Ozone layer is a region of concentration of ozone molecule, `O_(3)(O_(2)+O)` in the earth.s atmosphere. The layer lies in the stratosphere at an altitude of 18-50 kms. The ozone layer naturally shields earth.s life from the harmful effect of the sun.s ultraviolet radiations.
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