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The ozone layer is 12 - 15 km above the earths surface

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Is ozone a gas or a layer?

Ozone is a gas that can exist in the Earth's atmosphere as well as at ground level. The ozone layer refers to a region of high ozone concentration in the stratosphere that helps protect the Earth by absorbing harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.


What is the protective layer of the earth's atmosphere made up of?

Ozone Layer


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.) :)


Is the Ozone layer made of gas?

Yes, the ozone layer is made up of ozone gas. It is present in the stratospheric region of the atmosphere.


Where is the Ozone Layer and what is it made of?

The ozone layer is present in the stratospheric region of the atmosphere. It is made up of large amounts of ozone molecules.


Which layer of the atmosphere is the first?

Atmosphere. Ozone is formed by interaction between oxygen in the atmosphere, and UV-C from the Sun.


Why cant the ground ozone layer rise up to fix the atmosphere?

The ground ozone cannot rise up in the atmosphere. It is because the ozone is heavy and due to gravitation.


When infrared rays go up in the atmosphere does the ozone layer absorb it?

No it does not. Ozone layer only absorbs UV radiations.


The importance of the ozone layer and the necessary meaures to protect it?

The importance of ozone layer is up there in the atmosphere. The need to protect is due to its depletion.


What layer contains a small fraction of the atmosphere mass?

Ozone layer contains a fraction of mass. It is made up of ozone gas.


Which layer of the atmosphere to nitrogen and oxygen together make up?

the ozone


Is cumulonimbus clouds located in the ozone layer?

No, cumulonimbus clouds are located in the troposphere, the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere. The ozone layer is found in the stratosphere, which is higher up in the atmosphere.