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Ozone in stratosphere helps to absorb the UV rays. These are the harmful rays of the sun.

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Does the ozone protect us from meteors and things like that?

No, the ozone layer primarily protects Earth from the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Meteors can still penetrate Earth's atmosphere and reach the surface regardless of the presence of the ozone layer.


Which 2 layers protect us?

The ozone layer protects us from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, while the atmosphere (specifically the troposphere) acts as a protective blanket by regulating temperature and providing oxygen for us to breathe.


Why is ozone in the stratosphere good?

Ozone in the stratosphere is good because it forms the ozone layer, which helps protect life on Earth by absorbing most of the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. This UV radiation can cause skin cancer, cataracts, and other health issues if not absorbed by the ozone layer.


How does stratospheric ozone absorb ultraviolet radiation?

Nitrogen breaks down into atoms when it absorbs UV-C or more energetic radiation. Oxygen breaks down into atoms when it absorbs UV-C or more energetic radiation. Ozone breaks down into atoms when it absorbs UV-B or more energetic radiation.


A layer of the ozone in the protects from earths radation?

The ozone layer is crucial as it absorbs most of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation, which helps protect living organisms on Earth from the harmful effects of this radiation, such as skin cancer and cataracts. Without the ozone layer, more harmful UV radiation would reach the Earth's surface, leading to increased risks to human health and the environment.