answersLogoWhite

0

Ozone absorbs UV-B and more energetic radiation, and breaks apart into atoms.

User Avatar

Wiki User

16y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What are some consequences of the ozone layer being destroyed?

the ozone is important to us. the suns harmful UV (ultraviolet) rays is well..harmful


Why is the ozone good for humans?

Because it protects us from the suns harmful rays/radiation.


Which part of the atmosphere shields humans from the suns harmful rays?

The ozone layer protects it.


What layer of the atmosphere protects humans from the suns rays?

Sun's rays are some useful and some harmful. UV rays are harmful. ozone protects us from it.


What absorbs the suns harmful rays?

Why, don't be stupid. Odviously it's the ozone layer cheese.


What protects the earth from suns harmful rays?

The Ozone layer of the earth protects the earth from the harmful UV radiations of the sun.


What does the ozone layer absorb?

The ozone layer absorbs a significant portion of the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation, particularly UVB and UVC rays. This absorption helps protect living organisms on Earth from the harmful effects of excessive UV radiation, such as skin cancer and cataracts.


Does the atmosphere protect us from suns harmful rays?

Yes, the atmosphere acts as a shield by absorbing and scattering harmful rays such as ultraviolet radiation from the sun, particularly the most harmful UVB and UVC rays. The ozone layer in the atmosphere is particularly effective in blocking these harmful rays.


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.


How does ozone protect living organisms?

See "What does the ozone layer do?"


Does the atmosphere protect us from the suns UV rays?

Yes, the atmosphere protects us from the sun's Uv rays. The ozone layer does this job.


Why does the Ozone layer needs to be protected?

The ozone layer needs to be protected as it acts as a protective shield for the life on earth. If ozone layer is not present, then the harmful UV rays will enter the earth and will cause various fatal problems to life on earth.