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It does not. It only absorbs UV-B radiation.
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How is it possible for stratospheric ozone to offer any protection from UV radiation?
Ultraviolet radiation is a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum with wavelengths shorter than visible light. The sun produces UV, which is commonly split into three bands: UVA, UVB, and UVC. UVA is not absorbed by ozone. UVB is mostly absorbed by ozone, although some reaches the Earth. UVC is completely absorbed by ozone and normal oxygen. see related link
Which part of the solar radiation is absorbed by the ozone layer?
The ultraviolet radiation is absorbed by the ozone layer. The ozone molecules do not allow only the ultraviolet radiations to pass through.
Which form of light is absorbed or reflected by the ozone layer?
UV light is absorbed by the ozone layer. It is the harmful part of sun's radiation.
How much radiation is absorbed by oxygen and ozone?
UV-B radiation is uniquely absorbed by the ozone layer. Most of the more energetic solar radiation has been absorbed by other atmospheric constituents before the ozone layer. The atmosphere stops the classical alpha, beta and gamma radiations. Neutrons decay with time, and are also slowed a bit. Muons make it all the way to Earth's surface, as do many cosmic rays (mostly protons).
What is Earths incoming ultraviolet radiation absorbed by?
Nitrogen, Oxygen (UV-C and more energetic), and Ozone (UV-B and more energetic)
How is it possible for stratospheric ozone to offer any protection from UV radiation?
Ultraviolet radiation is a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum with wavelengths shorter than visible light. The sun produces UV, which is commonly split into three bands: UVA, UVB, and UVC. UVA is not absorbed by ozone. UVB is mostly absorbed by ozone, although some reaches the Earth. UVC is completely absorbed by ozone and normal oxygen. see related link
What type of radiation is not absorbed by the ozone layer and can cause a lot of damage to your bodies?
UV is absorbed by ozone. It is fatal radiation of the sun.
Which part of the solar radiation is absorbed by the ozone layer?
The ultraviolet radiation is absorbed by the ozone layer. The ozone molecules do not allow only the ultraviolet radiations to pass through.
What effects does the amount of ozone in your atmosphere have?
The amount of ozone in atmosphere determine s the % of solar radiation that will be absorbed. The absorbtion of radiation is proportional to the concentration of ozone.
Which form of light is absorbed or reflected by the ozone layer?
UV light is absorbed by the ozone layer. It is the harmful part of sun's radiation.
Is UV radiation only absorbed by tropospheric ozone?
No, UV-B radiation is uniquely absorbed by ozone, no matter where that ozone is located. Ozone is found in all layers of the atmosphere, but most is concentrated at the bottom of the stratosphere. Ozone concentrations drop to near zero at the top of the exosphere, and the bottom of the troposphere. So very little UV-B is absorbed by ozone in the troposphere,
What does the ozone layer covert UV radiation into?
Ozone doesn't convert UV, it absorbs it. The absorbed UV converts ozone.
Over 95 of incomeing uv-b radiation is absorbed in the stratosphere?
Yes, it is. It is absorbed the ozone layer.
How much radiation is absorbed by oxygen and ozone?
UV-B radiation is uniquely absorbed by the ozone layer. Most of the more energetic solar radiation has been absorbed by other atmospheric constituents before the ozone layer. The atmosphere stops the classical alpha, beta and gamma radiations. Neutrons decay with time, and are also slowed a bit. Muons make it all the way to Earth's surface, as do many cosmic rays (mostly protons).
What is most of earths ultraviolet radiation absorbed by?
The atmosphere and especially the ozone layer
How much of the ultraviolet radiation from the sun is absorbed by oxygen and ozone?
95-99.9%
How much of the ultraviolet radition from the sun is absorbed by oxygen and ozone?
Most of it is absorbed. UV is the harmful radiation of the sun.
