Geography PYQ 453 of 587 · Landforms, Islands, Straits, Canals & Atmosphere · Atmosphere

The height of the ozone layer above the surface of the earth is-

  1. A15-20 km
  2. B40-50 km
  3. C70-80 km
  4. D110-120 km

41st B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1996

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The ozone layer is found in the lower part of the stratosphere at a height of about 15–35 km. Although ozone can be present from about 10 km to 50 km, as a distinct “layer” ozone is mainly found at 15–35 km height. The ozone layer, which is extremely essential for human life, absorbs ultraviolet radiation coming from the Sun and prevents it from reaching the Earth. These rays increase the risk of skin cancer.

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