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The ozone layer is important to living things on earth because , without it earth's atmosphere would be unprotected from the Sun's harmful UV rays. Damage from the Sun's UV rays could cause serious health issues such as skin cancer.

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Which layer in the atmosphere contain most of the ozone gas?

The ozone layer is primarily found in the stratosphere, which is the second layer of Earth's atmosphere. This layer is located above the troposphere where we live and breathe, and it contains a majority of the Earth's ozone gas which plays a key role in filtering out harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.


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.) :)


Why is the ozone in the atmosphere important?

The ozone layer in the atmosphere plays a critical role in protecting life on Earth by absorbing the majority of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation. This helps prevent health issues such as skin cancer, cataracts, and immune system suppression in humans, as well as protecting ecosystems and wildlife.


What does the ozone layer do for earth?

The ozone layer protects Earth by absorbing the majority of the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation, such as UVA and UVB rays, preventing them from reaching the surface. This helps to reduce the risks of skin cancer, cataracts, and other health issues caused by UV exposure.


What is the difference between the ozone layer and the atmosphere?

The ozone layer is a specific region in the stratosphere that contains a high concentration of ozone gas, which helps to protect Earth from harmful UV radiation. The atmosphere, on the other hand, is the blanket of gases that surrounds the Earth and is composed of multiple layers, including the troposphere where we live, the stratosphere where the ozone layer is found, and others.

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Will humans be able to live on earth without the ozone layer?

no.


Which layer in the atmosphere contain most of the ozone gas?

The ozone layer is primarily found in the stratosphere, which is the second layer of Earth's atmosphere. This layer is located above the troposphere where we live and breathe, and it contains a majority of the Earth's ozone gas which plays a key role in filtering out harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.


Which layer in the atmosphere is most important?

All the layers of the earth are important because they contribute to the conditions on the surface of the earth. What happens in the earth's core and the earth's mantle contribute to earthquakes, volcanoes and hot springs on the earth's surface.


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 role did ozone play in evolution of life on earth?

Ozone accumulated in the ozone layer reduced the amount of ulvraviolet radiation reaching the Earth's surface, thus allowing organisms with DNA to live on or near Earth's surface.


Why is the ozone in the atmosphere important?

The ozone layer in the atmosphere plays a critical role in protecting life on Earth by absorbing the majority of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation. This helps prevent health issues such as skin cancer, cataracts, and immune system suppression in humans, as well as protecting ecosystems and wildlife.


What does the ozone layer do for earth?

The ozone layer protects Earth by absorbing the majority of the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation, such as UVA and UVB rays, preventing them from reaching the surface. This helps to reduce the risks of skin cancer, cataracts, and other health issues caused by UV exposure.


What is ozone depletion and why isit a problem?

Ozone depletion is the destruction or "wearing away" of the ozone layer surrounding Earth. It is a problem because the ozone layer keeps out a large amount of harmful UV rays emitted by the Sun; without any ozone layer, Earth would essentially be impossible to live on. UV rays cause serious burns to human skin, so without the ozone layer, you would be burnt immediately upon stepping outside into the unadulterated sunlight.


What layer of the atmosphere doesn't touch the earth's surface?

We live in the Troposphere, which does touch the surface. Above that is the Stratosphere then the Ozone Layer then the Mesosphere and finally the Ionosphere.


What is the difference between the ozone layer and the atmosphere?

The ozone layer is a specific region in the stratosphere that contains a high concentration of ozone gas, which helps to protect Earth from harmful UV radiation. The atmosphere, on the other hand, is the blanket of gases that surrounds the Earth and is composed of multiple layers, including the troposphere where we live, the stratosphere where the ozone layer is found, and others.


Who lives in the ozone layer?

Ozone molecules live in the ozone molecules. Ozone layer is a large pool of ozone molecules which protect us from harmful UV radiations of the sun.


Why do you live on earth and not other planets?

people live on earth because it is the only planet that can supply us with the most important element of all which is to humans oxygen gas (O2). also with this oxygen comes the Ozone layer(O3). this layer prevents radiation from entering our bodys and helps keep the world cooler.