0
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).
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoMaybe you should take notes in class so you will know this...
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoThe rays that ozone absorb are UV. They are high wavelength.
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoUV radiation is absorbed by ozone. It is the harmful radiation of the sun.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoUltraviolet Radiation
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How much of the ultraviolet radiation is absorbed by oxygen and ozone?
It is likely that ozone only absorbs a tiny percentage of the UV-C incident on Earth's atmosphere. Likely the majority of UV-C is absorbed by nitrogen and oxygen in the atmosphere, and that in the lower stratosphere (where ozone is produced).
How the ozone layer reduces the amount of ultraviolet radiation that reaches earth's surface?
The ozone layer acts as a shield in the Earth's atmosphere, absorbing much of the incoming ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. This is due to the presence of ozone molecules, which have a natural ability to absorb UV radiation. By absorbing and scattering UV rays, the ozone layer prevents much of the harmful UV radiation from reaching the Earth's surface, protecting living organisms.
The ozone layer protects us from too much?
Too much ultra violet radiation. It does so by using the radiation to create more ozone and warming the upper atmosphere.
What happens as solar radiation travels towards earth?
Some is absorbed by molecules in the atmosphere (such as ultraviolet absorption by ozone), some is absorbed on the surface, and some is reflected by clouds or the surface back into space. The surface will re-radiate much of the absorbed solar radiation as infrared (thermal) radiation, and some of this is then absorbed by atmospheric gases such as carbon dioxide and methane.
How oxygen change to ozone?
Oxygen gas is O2 . Ozone is O3. The ozone-producing reaction is 3O2 ---> 2O3 . This reaction is endothermic - it needs energy input from outside. Most ozone existing on earth is produced very high in the atmosphere; the necessary energy comes from ultraviolet radiation in raw sunlight. A much smaller amount of ozone is produced in the lower atmosphere by the action of electric arcs (sparks) on oxygen. This production of small quantities of ozone is what gives electric sparks their characteristic smell.
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.
What helps control how much of the sun radiation is absorbed to earth?
The ozone layer.The atmosphere.
How much radiation does the sun produce?
44888000900 kg of radiation gas, obviously slowly killing itself.
How much of the ultraviolet from the sun is absobed by oxygen and ozone?
Most of the UV from sun is absorbed by ozone. It acts as a shield for earth.
How much of the ultraviolet radiation is absorbed by oxygen and ozone?
It is likely that ozone only absorbs a tiny percentage of the UV-C incident on Earth's atmosphere. Likely the majority of UV-C is absorbed by nitrogen and oxygen in the atmosphere, and that in the lower stratosphere (where ozone is produced).
What happens in the ozone layer?
Oxygen molecules are being separated by ultraviolet (UV-C and more energetic) radiation from the sun, causing the energy to be absorbed and dispersed. The free atoms then react with other oxygen molecules to form ozone; this reaction is in a rough equilibrium. Sooner or later, the oxygen atom/ozone react to reform the original oxygen molecules. The ozone absorbs UV-B and more energetic radiation, and breaks apart to form oxygen again. Ozone also absorbs and reradiates a narrow band of blue visible light, and much of the far infrared... which is why it too is a greenhouse gas. It does not break apart when it does this, however.
How much heat exactly is absorbed by the ozone or what temperature would the earth be if there was no ozone?
23 percent of incoming solar energy is usually absorbed by the ozone. Temperature, not how much
The protective layer of special oxygen molecules in the upper stratosphere that screens out much of the harmful radiation from the sun?
Ozone layer
What protects us from too much UV radiation?
The ozone protects us from much UV radiation. It is present as ozone layer.
How the ozone layer reduces the amount of ultraviolet radiation that reaches earth's surface?
The ozone layer acts as a shield in the Earth's atmosphere, absorbing much of the incoming ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. This is due to the presence of ozone molecules, which have a natural ability to absorb UV radiation. By absorbing and scattering UV rays, the ozone layer prevents much of the harmful UV radiation from reaching the Earth's surface, protecting living organisms.
Can the oxygen we breathe absorb ultraviolet radiation?
Yes it can. In the air we breathe, ozone is a pollutant, which in large amounts causes damage to man, animals and plants. It makes up about 10 % of all ozone, and is produced, for example, as a consequence of the exhaust fumes from cars. This ozone is formed via a complex reaction involving absorption of violet and more energetic light (including ultraviolet).Oxygen can absorb UV-C, but there is none of that left much beyond he "ozone layer". Oxygen cannot absorb UV-B. Only ozone can do this in our atmosphere.
