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Yes, it absorbs the harmful radiations. These are UV rays.

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Does the thermosphere absorb ultraviolet?

The ozone layer absorbs ultraviolet radiation. The ozone layer is in the stratosphere. So, the thermosphere does not absorb radiation.


Which gasses absorb Ultraviolet rays?

O3 (Ozone) and O2 (Oxygen)


How does the ozone absorb ultraviolet light?

The ozone layer absorbs the UV radiation. These are highly fatal for life on earth.


How does the ozone layer absorb ultraviolet radiation?

The ozone layer absorbs ultraviolet radiation by containing high concentrations of ozone molecules, which are made up of three oxygen atoms. When ultraviolet radiation from the sun hits the ozone molecules, it causes the molecules to break apart and absorb the harmful UV rays, protecting the Earth's surface from excessive exposure to these damaging rays.


What gases in the atmosphere absorb infrared radiation and Which gases absorb ultraviolet?

Some of the gases found in our atmosphere which absorb infrared light are: carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor. Gases found in our atmosphere which absorb ultraviolet light are ozone (O3) and oxygen gas (O2).


How does the ozone layer reduces the amount of ultraviolet radiation that reaches earths surface?

Ozone layer contains ozone molecules in abundance. These molecules decompose themselves to absorb ozone.


What contains very small amounts of ozone?

the ozone layer contains a small amount of ozone. But its enough to absorb some of the suns harmful ultraviolet rays.


What is absorbed by OZONE in the statosphere?

OZONE in stratosphere helps to absorb the harmful ultraviolet radiations coming from sun. These are very harmful high frequency waves. This ozone is present as ozone layer in the stratosphere.


Which gas is the kind of oxygen that you breathe and can absorb ultraviolet radiation?

Ozone absorbs UV, but is toxic to breath!


What absorbs ultraviolet radiation?

Ozone does as done carbon black and special chemicals - UV absorbers such as benzotriazoles and others also.


Does the stratosphere contains the ozone layer?

Yes, the stratosphere contains the ozone layer. The ozone layer is a region of the stratosphere that contains a high concentration of ozone molecules, which help to absorb and block harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.


What is the layer that contains your ozone shield made of?

The ozone shield is located in the stratosphere, a layer of Earth's atmosphere. It is made up of ozone molecules that absorb and block harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.