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The ozone layer is 12 - 15 km above the earths surface
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Is ozone a gas or a layer?
Ozone is itself a gas. The ozone that helps us is a layer of gas high up in the atmosphere with a relatively higher concentration of ozone in it, roughly 10 parts per million.
In which layer of the atmosphere is ozone present?
The Ozone Layer, which is made up of Ozone molecules, or O3 molecules, occurs in the stratosphere. The stratosphere is the second layer up from the surface, above the troposphere, which we live in. (Sorry...long drawn out answer.) :)
What is the protective layer of the earth's atmosphere made up of?
Ozone Layer
Is the Ozone layer made of gas?
Yes, the ozone layer is made up of ozone gas. It is present in the stratospheric region of the atmosphere.
Where is the Ozone Layer and what is it made of?
The ozone layer is present in the stratospheric region of the atmosphere. It is made up of large amounts of ozone molecules.
How much gas does the ozone layer take up in the atmosphere?
The ozone has very very small amount. It is just present as the ozone layer.
Why cant the ground ozone layer rise up to fix the atmosphere?
The ground ozone cannot rise up in the atmosphere. It is because the ozone is heavy and due to gravitation.
When infrared rays go up in the atmosphere does the ozone layer absorb it?
No it does not. Ozone layer only absorbs UV radiations.
The importance of the ozone layer and the necessary meaures to protect it?
The importance of ozone layer is up there in the atmosphere. The need to protect is due to its depletion.
What layer contains a small fraction of the atmosphere mass?
Ozone layer contains a fraction of mass. It is made up of ozone gas.
Which layer of the atmosphere to nitrogen and oxygen together make up?
the ozone
Which layer of earth atmosphere protect the earth from ultraviolet rays?
The Ozone layer, which mostly lies on the lower portion of the stratosphere.
